Panch Phoron Chingri Bhuna (Five Spice Shrimp Stir-Fry)
This Five Spice Shrimp Stir-Fry, known as Panch Phoron Chingri Bhuna in Sylheti Cuisine, is a flavorful and aromatic dish that brings together the unique blend of five spices with succulent shrimp. This dish is a perfect combination of traditional Sylheti flavors and modern cooking techniques.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Panch Phoron (Bengali five-spice blend)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the Panch Phoron and let it sizzle for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large pan Spatula
Tools
Knife Cutting board Grater
Serving suggestions
Serve the Five Spice Shrimp Stir-Fry with steamed rice or naan bread for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra heat, add chopped green chilies along with the onions.
Cost
$15