Lotia Sutki/ロチアドライ魚

Lotia Sutki Strong Aroma That Stays On Your Hands

When you enter a coastal kitchen in Bangladesh, what strikes you is the smell first, pungent, smoky, unforgettable. This is what Lotia Sutki takes to your home: the mouth-watering flavor of a traditional Sundarbans dry fish that sticks to your hands and teases your senses.

Origin of Loitta Shutki

The Sundarbans are the main source of loitta shutki, as fishermen use time-honored methods to catch and keep fish. It is well known that this area has quite diverse mangrove ecosystem that provides the fish with its unique texture and flavor. To achieve the required freshness and the preservation of the natural oils that make the fish have its characteristic smell, it is picked shortly after it has been caught.

Conventional Processing Systems

Lotia Shutki is a generation-old preparation. Once the fish is caught it is gutted and cleaned by hand. Then it is dried naturally in the sun in days. This process of drying down is a slow process that does not only preserve the fish but also enhances the taste of the fish. What remains is a dry fish with a strong scent, firm texture and an unsurpassable flavor that can make any traditional Bangladeshi food a culinary masterpiece.

This Bangladeshi dried fish does not use chemical preservatives as opposed to commercially processed dry fish. It lasts long simply because it has been dried in the old way and cured in salt. This is healthier compared to other forms that use additives to build the flavor.

Culinary Uses

Loitta Sutki is very diverse. It is the favourite in curries, stir-fries and even some light snacks when fried lightly because of its strong aroma and taste. Even a small serving can add depth and a smoky-salty flavour that is difficult to duplicate to a dish.

The Lotia Sutki is sometimes eaten in a few popular ways:

Sutki Curry: Cooked slowly with potato(Alu), onions, garlic, and mustard oil to make a tasty and delicious curry. You can also follow this recipe Click Here!!!

Stir-Fried Sutki: Mixed with vegetables or spices and cooked in a hurry, a good side dish.

Rice Companion: Crumbled on hot rice with it’s ‘lal lal shutkir morich’ as a typical food.

Sensory Appeal

The aroma of Lotia Sutki is the most notable thing about it. Even a small slice will leave a trace of smell on your hands and in the kitchen, a sign of genuineness and old-fashioned cooking. It has a firm but tender texture after cooking, so it is easy to mix with curries and stir-fries.

Storage and Handling

Loitta Shutki is easy to store because of its natural drying process. Store under cool and dry conditions in an airtight container to preserve its taste and smell. The smell is heavy, but that is its virtue, an indication of true Sundarbans workmanship.

Why Choose this Bangladeshi Sun Dried Fish?

Authenticity: Pure Sundarbans, in the old ways.

Natural Preservation: No chemicals, only sun-drying and natural salt curing.

Flexibility: Adds value to curries, stir-fries, snacks and rice meals.

Sense: lingering smell, memorable taste.

Not only is Loitta Shutki dry fish, it is also a voyage into the Bangladeshi cuisine. Each bite brings you the sun, the river and the old tradition of keeping the flavors natural.

You can either choose to replicate a classic Bangladeshi dish or play around with the coastal cuisine, either way the sun dried Loitta Sutki’s Strong Aroma That Stays on Your Hands is the ingredient that will add an authentic touch and flavor to your kitchen. And we the JB Halal Food offering you variety of dry fish and shutki like this so Click Here!!! And Cart or Buy Now.

FAQ

Q: What is Lotia Sutki?

 The Sundarbans produce a traditional type of dry fish called Lotia Sutki that has a powerful smell and solid texture.

Q: How is Lotia Sutki processed?

 It is naturally cleaned, salted and dried with the sun without the use of chemical preservatives, so it has a natural authentic flavor.

Q: What can I do with Lotia Sutki?

 It can be used in curries, stir-fries, or poured on top of steamed rice to cook Bangladeshi food.

Q: What about Lotia Sutki?

 Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to retain flavour and aroma.

Q: What makes strongly-smelling aroma of Lotia Sutki?

 The powerful aroma is due to natural sunlight drying and its natural way of curing that enhances flavor.