Salmon with a twist
Ask a Bangladeshi(descendant of Bangladesh) to name the king of all fishes and undoubtedly 98.897% will tell you it is Hilsha (called Ilish in Bengali). Ask any of them what the best preparation of...
View ArticleBaby’s first fish cake
Fish is a good source of Omega 3. Fish is healthy and nutritious. White fishes such as Haddock or Cod is mild and has less “fishy” smell and are great choices for little ones. I used cod but I suppose...
View ArticleWhole Tilapia – two ways
“Machh-e Bhat-e Bangali” the name Bengalis justly earned which means “Fish and rice make a Bengali”. Bangladesh is a fish loving nation. Rice is staple and the traditional favorite with rice is Fish....
View ArticleBhorta – The ultimate comfort food of Bangladesh
Bhortas are the simplest and the ultimate comfort food of Bangladesh served with rice. Bhortas are delicious, smooth, fiery and flavorful mashed goodies made with mustard oil, onions, garlic and red...
View ArticleHomemade Broth
I had almost forgotten the taste of soups made from homemade broth. My mom came and stayed with us for a month after R was born. While she was with us, she made me soup with freshly cooked broth...
View ArticleTips and Tricks to Crispy Fried Whole Fish, Bengali Style
Are you intimidated by the thought of cooking a whole fish? Please don’t be. Whole fish is one of the most sensational and delicious ways of cooking fish at home. There’s more meat off of each fish,...
View ArticleAsian Restaurant Style Whole Fish
There is a great culinary pleasure to be able to perfectly cook and serve a whole fish. A whole fish dish always takes a center stage and you look like a hero, every time, no question asked. Cooking a...
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