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Hilsa fish

Also Known As : Ilish, Hilsa herring, Hilsa Shad, Ellis, Modar, Palva, Pallo Machhi, Sboor, Terubuk, Macher Raja
Technical Name : Tenualosa ilisha
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a distinctly soft oily texture and mouthwatering flavour.

Usage Tips

  1. Hilsa fish can be smoked, fried, steamed, baked, prepared with mustard and many condiments.
  2. Hilsa needs very litle oil for cooking as it has a high content of oil.
  3. It can also be cooked wrapped in banana leaves.

Description

Hilsa is a herring-like fish that is found in rivers and coastal waters around South Asia and parts of the Middle East.It has fusiform body, which is deep and laterally compressed. . Body of hilsa fish is generally covered with big sized scales. Their body is bright silver in color, with slightly green backside. They have straight or little bit curved gill rakers, and have no teeth on the jaws. Hilsa is highly valued in Bangladesh, India and some other South Asian countries. It is a type of oily fish which is common in Bengali and Oriya cuisines.

Health benefits

  • Hilsa is a rich, oily fish that is packed with many nutrients.(1)
  • It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.(1)
  • It helps to improve brain health.(1)
  • It also boost heart health.(1)
  • It contain vitamin A or retinol that helps to preserve the night vision and prevents age-related macular degeneration.(1)
  • It also helps to lower blood cholesterol levels.(1)

Selection Guide

The skin of hilsa fish should not be dull nor patchy. It should be firm. Avoid if the fish smells foul.

Note

Due to the possibility of seaborne contaminants, such as dioxins, mercury or other heavy metals, women who are pregnant or breastfeedin, should avoid the use of Hilsa fish.(2)

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.organicfacts.net/hilsa-fish.html

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