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Ilish Bhapa

Steamed hilsa fish cooked with mustard paste and Bengali spices.

25 minutes4 servings
Ilish Bhapa
Photo: Kirti Poddar · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a steamer, layer hilsa fish, onions, and green chilies.
  2. Mix mustard paste with turmeric, salt, and oil, then spread over the fish.
  3. Add water to the steamer, cover, and steam for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Serve hot with rice.
  5. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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