HILSA SHAD - HILSA – ILISH

The Hilsa fish is a species of fish in the herring family which is very popular as food fish in South Asia.  The Hilsa fish is a very important species of fish. It is commercially very important is some south Asian countries. Hilsa is a very popular fish amongst the people of South Asia and Middle East, but especially with Bengalis and Odias. It is highly popular mainly because of its flavor and taste. The Hilsa fish is also exported globally.

Myanmar Hilsa is bigger than Vietnam Hilsa, our size is 4/6/8/10 pcs/kg. Despite of small size, the Hilsa is considered as one of the most tasties fish due to its distinctly soft oily texture mouthwatering flavour and superb mouthfeel.

The Hilsa fish is actually an oily fish and is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. It is generally marketed fresh, frozen, smoked and salted. It is said that people can cook the Hilsa fish in more than 50 ways.

A great accompaniment with steamed rice, Hilsa Curry is an extremely delicious and spicy fish recipe that you can enjoy at home! This curry recipe is prepared by marinating Hilsa or ilish fish with turmeric and ginger-red chili paste, and then frying on low flame

Shad/Hilsa is an invaluable fish that is rich in taste and unique flavour.

The pregnant female is often preferred for the nutritious roe.

Found in the freshwaters in southern Vietnam, the Hilsa has a full flavour and a smooth but oily texture. 

Also, it has many bones and its due breeding season the Roe is a delicacy which is pretty expensive is considered as one of the most tastiest fish due to its distinctly soft oily texture, mouthwatering flavour and superb mouthfeel. The pregnant shad (hilsa) is often preferred for the nutritious roe.