Bangladesh · National Dish Recipes

Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s national dish is shorshe ilish, hilsa fish bathed in a pungent mustard-seed sauce. Begin with our Shorshe Ilish recipe and work your way through 139 authentic Bangladeshi recipes, from weekday staples to celebration dishes.

The Most Famous Bangladeshi Dishes

  1. Shorshe ilish

    Shorshe Ilish is hilsa in mustard sauce, and it is the dish Bengalis argue about most. The mustard must be sharp enough to sting the nose. The fish must be ilish and not a …

What is the national dish of Bangladesh?

The national dish of Bangladesh is shorshe ilish, hilsa fish bathed in a pungent mustard-seed sauce. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 138 more authentic Bangladeshi recipes.

What food is Bangladesh famous for?

Bangladesh's most famous dish is shorshe ilish. This page collects 139 authentic Bangladeshi recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.