Chepa shutki is a dried anchovy variety that holds a special place in Bengali cuisine. Larger and flakier than many other shutki types, chepa has a pronounced pungent aroma and a robust flavour that stands up well in curries and heavily spiced preparations. When cooked, the flesh breaks apart into satisfying flakes that absorb spices and oil beautifully. This is Bengali dry fish at its most robust.

The bold character of chepa shutki makes it a favourite among dry fish enthusiasts who appreciate full-strength shutki flavour. Hills Harvest delivers shutki online for the Bengali community in western Sydney. Buy dry fish online from our range and enjoy the authentic taste of Bangladeshi dried fish.

Soak briefly to soften, then cook in a spicy curry with mustard oil, nigella seeds, and sliced green chillies for a classic chepa shutki bhuna. Mash soaked pieces for an intensely flavoured chepa bhorta. Fry pieces until crisp and serve alongside dal and rice.

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Hills Harvest offers dry fish delivery of Bengali dry fish across The Hills Shire, Blacktown, Parramatta, and Hawkesbury.