Hutki shira
Hutki shira (Sylheti: ꠢꠥꠐꠇꠤ ꠡꠤꠞꠣ), or shutki shira (Bengali: শুটকি শিরা), is a fermented fish curry made with seasonal vegetables, leafy greens, and fish or prawns.[1][2] It is cooked without oil or fat.[3][4] The dish is famous in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh and has many variations.[5]
Lotar hutki shira | |
Alternative names | Hukoin shira |
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Type | Curry |
Course | Main course |
Place of origin | |
Region or state | Sylhet |
Main ingredients | Hidol hutki, garlic, turmeric and any seasonal vegetables |
Etymology
Fermented fish is called hutki in Sylheti and shutki in Bengali,[6] while shira (Bengali: Jhool) means broth. Thus, hutki shira means the broth of fermented fish.
Variations
Hutki shira varies with the availability of seasonal vegetables such as gourd leaves, radishes, and eddoe.[2]
The hidol fish is used traditionally, but lotia fish[7] may be substituted if hidol is unavailable.
A regional variation is the Bengali recipe mukhir hutki shira, which uses eddoe (known in Bengali as mukhi).[2]
Preparation
Hutki shira is typically made with hidol hutki, crushed garlic, pureed onion, potatoes, spinach, aubergine, red pepper, chili powder, salt, turmeric, and other seasonal vegetables that are available.[8] The fermented fish is first soaked in cold water, then placed in a large sauce pan or cooking pot with sliced onions, garlic, ground spices, salt, and shrimp. The mixture is then covered and left to cook over a high flame. Next, it is stirred as it continues to cook before pumpkin and aubergine are added. Sufficient water is added to form a broth. In the final step, Naga chili is added and the broth is given a gentle stir. The dish is often eaten over cooked rice.[9]
References
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- "What is Bangladeshi cuisine? The classic spices, staples and desserts of Bangladesh". Metro (British newspaper). 22 Aug 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- "Mukhir Hutki Shira". Afelia's Kitchen. 11 Feb 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ফিসফাস কিচেন- সিলেটী রান্না- বিলেতি রান্না. www.abasar.net (in Bengali). 30 Sep 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- শুটকি শিরা (সিলেটের রান্না). homechef.com.bd (in Bengali). 13 Mar 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- "Shutki shira – Bangladeshi dried shrimp stew". Great British Chefs. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- "The 6 Seasons of Bangladeshi Cuisine". Great British Chefs. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- "Lotia Cleaned 500g - BLOCK FISH - Fish". www.eurocross.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
- "Hutki Shira". Indian Simmer. 18 Mar 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- "Mukhir Hutki Shira - Afelia's Kitchen". www.afeliaskitchen.com. 2017-02-11. Retrieved 2020-05-08.