Description
The everyday Bangladeshi fish stew. Rui fish (Rohu/Carp) cooked in a light, watery, mustard oil-based broth with potatoes and green bananas.
Restaurants serving Rui Macher Jhol
Researching
We are researching restaurants that serve this dish.
On this site you can check dictionary details and, later, places to buy or eat related items.
The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Rui fish(Rohu)
- Potatoes
- Green banana(or Eggplant)
- Mustard oil
- Cumin powder
Instructions
- Marinate Rui fish in turmeric, shallow fry.
- Sauté cumin/onion in mustard oil.
- Add fish, veg, and plenty of water; simmer as soup.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Carp fillets, Cod, Sweet potato
Pairing
White Rice
Trivia
Unlike thick Indian fish curries, the Bangladeshi style is 'Jhol' (broth)—a clear, light soup you can eat daily without stomach fatigue.
Eating tips & etiquette
Pour the watery broth (Jhol) generously over rice, skillfully removing small fish bones with your fingers while eating.
Allergen
Fish