Bengali

Mustard and Honey Bengali Ilish Bhapa

Name: Mustard and Honey Bengali Ilish Bhapa
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Bengali
Ingredients: 4 hilsa fish fillets; 2 tbsp mustard paste; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 green chili, slit; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp oil; 1 cup water; 1 tsp honey; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

A sweet and tangy variation with mustard's sharpness and honey's smoothness.

22 minutes2 servings

Method

Stir honey into mustard paste and add mustard seeds during final fish layering.
In a steamer, layer hilsa fish, onions, and green chilies.
Mix mustard paste with turmeric, salt, and oil, then spread over the fish.
Add water to the steamer, cover, and steam for 15-20 minutes.
Serve hot with rice.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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