Ayre fish (stinging catfish) is a highly prized variety in Bengali cuisine, known for its rich, oily flesh and bold flavour. It is one of those fish that Bengali cooks specifically seek out for recipes where a strong fish flavour is essential.

Our ayre fish arrives cleaned and ready to cook, weighing approximately 1 to 1.5 kg per fish. The flesh is dark, rich, and full of the natural oils that make Bengali fish curries so distinctive. For catfish delivery in Sydney, Hills Harvest is the trusted source that stocks authentic deshi fish varieties.

Cook it in a spicy curry with mustard oil, nigella seeds, and green chillies for an authentic Bengali preparation. Fry pieces with turmeric and salt for a simple yet deeply flavourful meal. Or prepare a traditional jhal (spicy thin curry) that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

Store refrigerated at 0-4 degrees Celsius and cook within 1 day of delivery. Ayre fish is best enjoyed fresh. Fresh ayre fish with fresh fish delivery across The Hills Shire, Blacktown, Parramatta, and Hawkesbury. Available from Hills Harvest, your trusted halal grocer in western Sydney.