Bhetki (Barramundi)
ベンガルの結婚式に君臨する白身の王様！バナナの葉に包まれたスパイスの至宝
Description
Large Perciformes white fish (Barramundi). Having few small bones and fluffy thick white meat, one of the most premium and prized fish in the Bengal region (East India).
Classification: For Maniacs,Seafood,Bengal Premium Fish
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How to use
Ingredients
- Bhetki(White fish fillets)
Instructions
- Smear Bhetki fillets generously with intense mustard paste (Sorshe Bata), green chilies, yogurt, turmeric, and mustard oil.
- Wrap firmly in banana leaves, tie with twine.
- Steam-bake slowly in a pan (or steamer), completing Bengal's supreme hospitality dish 'Bhetki Paturi (Fish baked in banana leaf)'.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Mustard seeds、Turmeric
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sea bass or cod (perfect sub as thick white fish)
Pairing
Bhetki Paturi, Fish Cutlet (Fish croquette)
Trivia
[Hardcore] If 'Hilsa (Ilish)' is for enjoying many small bones and fat umami, 'Bhetki' is fish perfecting elegant meatiness and eating ease. Authentic street food 'Fish Fry (spicy fish cutlet)' sold on Kolkata street corners absolutely uses this Bhetki meat.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] The moment the banana leaf wrap is untied, choke on the intense pungent mustard aroma rising with heat, devouring the premium crumbly white meat mixed with rice in silence!
Allergen
Seafood