Shorshe Ilish
Hilsa Fish in Mustard Paste
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A classic Bengali dish featuring Hilsa fish, revered for its rich taste and delicate bones, slow-cooked in a pungent mustard paste with green chilies and generous mustard oil.
Key ingredients
Hilsa fish, black mustard seeds (ground into a paste), green chilies, turmeric powder, mustard oil, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added. This dish is inherently simple and low-carb, so usually, minimal modifications are needed beyond confirming no unexpected additions.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
সর্ষে ইলিশে যেন চিনি না থাকে, একটু নিশ্চিত করবেন।
Shorshe Ilish-এ চিনি ব্যবহার করবেন না, নিশ্চিত করুন।
Watch out for
Very minimal. Primarily spices. Hidden sugar is a remote possibility but not traditional for this specific dish's preparation.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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