Pairing Shorshe Ilish correctly — a note on lassi

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Shorshe Ilish. I ordered it with lassi and the earthy from poppy seeds elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. posto poppy seeds in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Bengali cuisine shares roots with West Bengal India but has distinct Muslim food traditions. The a Dhaka riverside fish restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Shorshe Ilish with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.