National dish of Bangladesh

Many countries have their own unique cuisine. Unfortunately, no such formal proclamation of national cuisine exists in Bangladesh. However, it is not difficult to guess. There is a well-known statement about Bengalee identity that states, "মাছে ভাতে বাঙালি." This literally means "Fish and Rice Make a Bengalee." And certainly, the statement is correct. The majority of Bangladeshis eat rice and enjoy it. Bangladesh is one of the countries that produces the most paddy each year. Despite having a population of over 150 million people, Bangladesh has attained rice self-sufficiency. Needless to say, there are few Bangladeshis who do not consume rice at least once a day.

Fish has been a staple of the Bangladeshi cuisine for numerous generations, even before people could afford to buy meat. Because Bangladesh has so many rivers, rivulets, lakes, ponds, and canals, there is an abundance of fish in these fortunate sources of water.Ilish, Rui, Katla, Boal, Magur, Shing, Tilapia, Kachki, and other popular fish species include Ilish, Rui, Katla, Boal, Magur, Shing, Tilapia, Kachki, and others. These fish are frequently fried and served in a curry with veggies and spices.

Lentil is another important and commonly grown crop in Bangladesh. Bengalees enjoy mixing rice with lentil soup and eating the resulting liquid. So it's not surprising that the national dish of Bangladesh will undoubtedly be a serving of rice drenched in lentil soup accompanied by a piece of fried fish.

Cuisines: Indian, Bangladeshi

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