{"product_id":"hilsha-ilish-fish-1000-1200gm-local-delivery","title":"Hilsha (Ilish) Fish - 1000\/1200gm -NYC","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHilsha (Ilish) Fish (1000–1200 gm) | Whole Fish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy the authentic taste of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHilsha (Ilish) Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most popular and highly prized fish in Bengali and South Asian cuisine. Known for its distinctive aroma, rich buttery flavor, delicate flesh, and soft texture, Hilsha is a favorite choice for traditional Bengali meals and special family occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Hilsha fish weighs approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1000–1200 gm (2.2–2.6 lb) per whole fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Whether you prefer whole Hilsha for freezer storage or cleaned and cut fish for convenient cooking, choose the preparation option that best suits your needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hilsha (Ilish) Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight per Fish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1000–1200 gm (2.2–2.6 lb)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weight of the whole fish before cleaning or cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South Asian region (specific country not guaranteed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vacuum-sealed packaging to help preserve freshness and flavor (For cut fishes only)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Cutting \u0026amp; Cleaning Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your preferred preparation style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole (Uncleaned, Uncut):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Whole fish without cleaning or cutting, ideal for customers who prefer to prepare their fish themselves or store it in the freezer for a longer period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole (Cleaned, but Not Cut):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cleaned whole fish without cutting into pieces, suitable for convenient storage and later preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut into Regular Pieces (Not Scaled):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut into approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11–12 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without scaling. For the best taste and quality, we recommend consuming cut Hilsha reasonably sooner, preferably within a month.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaned \u0026amp; Cut into Regular Pieces (Ready to Cook):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cleaned and cut into approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11–12 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ready for convenient cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaned \u0026amp; Cut into Regular Pieces – Bangla Cut (Ready to Cook):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prepared in the traditional Bengali cutting style for authentic home-style Hilsha dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead Cut into 2 Pieces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The fish head is cut into 2 pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes About Hilsha Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight Variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each whole Hilsha fish weighs approximately 1000–1200 gm (2.2–2.6 lb) before cleaning or cutting. The final weight will vary depending on the selected preparation option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Reddish or Darker Appearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With the Cleaned \u0026amp; Cut option, some fish pieces may appear slightly reddish or darker upon arrival. This is due to the natural blood content of Hilsha fish. We do not wash away the blood during preparation to help preserve the fish's characteristic taste. Simply wash the fish before cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshness and Storage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For the best taste and quality, we recommend consuming cut Hilsha reasonably soon, preferably within a month after cutting, while following proper refrigeration or freezing practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacuum-Sealed Packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach prepared fish is individually vacuum-sealed to help maintain freshness, flavor, and quality during storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Traditional Bengali Recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHilsha (Ilish) is an iconic ingredient in Bengali cuisine and is perfect for preparing a variety of traditional dishes, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShorshe Ilish (Hilsha in mustard sauce)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBhapa Ilish (Steamed Hilsha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIlish Bhuna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIlish Curry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Bengali Hilsha Fish Curry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring home the rich, distinctive flavor of large-size Hilsha fish and enjoy authentic South Asian cooking with your preferred cleaning and cutting style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct images are for illustrative purposes only. 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