Suri shutki, or dried ribbon fish, is one of the most distinctive and sought-after varieties of Bengali dried fish. The long, flat shape of the ribbon fish dries into firm, slightly curved strips with a concentrated, smoky-pungent flavour that shutki connoisseurs prize above almost any other variety. Suri shutki is meatier than smaller dried fish, giving it a satisfying chew and the ability to hold its own as the star ingredient in a dish.

The ribbon fish's higher oil content means the drying process produces a shutki with exceptional depth. It commands a premium price among shutki fish varieties because of its flavour intensity as a Bengali dry fish. Hills Harvest delivers dry fish online for the community in western Sydney who want to buy dried fish online at a fair price.

Cut into pieces and fry in mustard oil until golden for suri shutki bhaji. Simmer pieces in a thin curry with potatoes and turmeric for shutki jhol. Mash fried pieces with raw onion, garlic, chilli, and mustard oil for traditional suri shutki bhorta.

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Hills Harvest delivers shutki products across The Hills Shire, Blacktown, Parramatta, and Hawkesbury.