Coastal shutki
উপকূলের শুঁটকি
Sun-dried sea fish from Barguna's coastal camps, cooked spicy with onion and chilli.
At a glance
- Where
- Barguna district, Barishal division
- Where to try
- Markets in Patharghata and Taltoli
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan)
In the dry months, fishing families along Barguna's coast dry fish on bamboo racks in the sun. Loitta, chhuri, prawns and small fish are common. The dried fish is cooked into a strong, spicy bhuna or mashed into bhorta. Buying directly from camps gets you cleaner, fresher stock.
Common questions
Where can you eat Coastal shutki?
Markets in Patharghata and Taltoli.
When is the best time to try Coastal shutki?
Winter (Dec–Jan).
Which district is Coastal shutki from?
Barguna district, Barishal division.
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