Shutki Bhorta
Intense smells and umami violence! Spicy Paste of Dried Fish and Chili Peppers
Description
A highly pungent, intensely spicy mash made from fermented dried fish (Shutki), heavily pounded with roasted garlic, onions, and red chilies.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Shutki(Fermented dried fish)
- Dry red chili(Lots)
- Garlic
- Red onion
- Mustard oil
Instructions
- Soak pungent dried fish, fry until crispy.
- Fry garlic/onions.
- Pound everything in a mortar with massive chilies into a paste.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Red chili、Garlic
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Anchovy, Dried Shishamo (milder smell)
Pairing
Massive amounts of White Rice
Trivia
Rare in North India/Nepal, closely related to Southeast Asian fermented fish culture. A uniquely intense Bangladeshi soul food.
Eating tips & etiquette
Extremely spicy and rich; a tiny bit of Shutki Bhorta makes you shovel massive amounts of white rice into your mouth.
Allergen
Fish