Bangladesh
Condiment
Shorshe Tel (Mustard Oil)
ベンガル料理の魂！ツンと鼻に抜ける黄金の油
Description
The soul of Bengali cooking. A pungent, golden oil pressed from mustard seeds, giving a distinct wasabi-like kick and deep nutty flavor.
Classification: Cooking Oil
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How to use
Ingredients
- Mustard seeds
Instructions
- (Prep) Heat until smoking to mellow the pungency before cooking, or mix raw directly into Bhortas.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sesame oil + Japanese mustard (flavor concept)
Pairing
(All Bengali cuisine)
Trivia
[Difference] North India/Nepal rely on Ghee/veg oil. BD flavor is 100% reliant on this pungent mustard oil.
Eating tips & etiquette
Mixing it raw into Bhortas gives a pungency so strong it can make you cough.
Allergen
None