Steamed Hilsa Fish (bhapa Ilish)
Steamed Hilsa Fish, also known as Bhapa Ilish, is a traditional Bengali dish that is popular in North East Indian Cuisine. The dish is known for its delicate flavors and is often enjoyed with steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of Hilsa fish
- 1 cup mustard paste
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 4 green chilies, slit lengthwise
- 1/2 cup mustard oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Hilsa fish pieces with mustard paste, turmeric powder, green chilies, mustard oil, and salt.
- Wrap the marinated fish pieces in banana leaves.
- Steam the wrapped fish for 20 minutes on a stovetop.
- Once steamed, serve hot with steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
Supplies
Banana leaves
Tools
Steamer
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve with steamed rice and a side of mixed vegetable curry.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure the banana leaves are properly cleaned and softened before wrapping the fish for steaming.
Cost
$20