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People who grew up in Bangladesh have a story of getting used to the smell of dried fish from childhood. Many varieties of this dry fish are seen as one of the most important foods in everyone's home in this country. Besides, the popularity of the strong and special taste of dried fish is not less.
Dried fish is usually served in dishes like bharta and curries in the country. But this food is now beyond the borders of the country in the world court. It has already reached the pizzeria in Detroit, USA.
Detroit-based 'Amar Pizza' has grabbed everyone's attention with one of its most interesting and innovative recipes, the Dried Fish Pizza. Bangladeshis crossed the border before blowing their noses!
This pizzeria made it to the New York Times Best Pizzas in the US list by adding dried fish to popular dishes like pizza.
The story of dried fish pizza over the years is one of cultural exchange and culinary innovation. This dish is a great example of how traditional tastes can be redefined from place to place, people and cultures, relished by people in different contexts.
Except for those who don't like dried fish at all, all Bangladeshis have adopted this dried fish pizza after getting a taste of home outside the country.
Just what's new in cooking? This success of dried fish pizza has brought a new dimension to all avid cooks and food lovers. This proves once again that a completely new dish can be made from traditional cooking ingredients.
At the same time, the global popularity of dried fish is opening up huge doors of potential for Bangladeshi products and cuisine in the world court. The story of the dried fish pizza tells us once again that old and new, tradition and innovation can coexist hand in hand.
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