An Unforgettable Experience: Eating an Entire Cow Feast in Bangladeshi Cuisine

🐄The Mizban feast in Chittagong, Bangladesh involves cooking and eating an entire cow.

🔥The cow is divided and cooked with various spices and ingredients over firewood to create flavorful dishes.

🍲The Mizban feast includes four main dishes with different spice profiles, featuring beef and organ meats.

👨‍🍳Experienced chefs rely on their knowledge and expertise to create the perfect blend of flavors in each dish.

🇧🇩The Mizban feast is a traditional and authentic experience that showcases the rich culinary heritage of Bangladesh.

What is Mizban?

—Mizban is a traditional feast in Chittagong, Bangladesh, where an entire cow is cooked and eaten.

What are the key ingredients used in Mizban?

—The key ingredients used in Mizban include beef, spices like turmeric, cumin, and mustard oil, as well as onions and green chilies.

How long does it take to cook the Mizban feast?

—The cooking process of the Mizban feast takes around 2 hours, followed by a slow simmer to tenderize the meat.

How is the Mizban feast served?

—The Mizban feast is served with rice and includes dishes like beef curry, fried beef, and beef with organ meats.

Where can I try the Mizban feast?

—You can experience the Mizban feast in authentic Bangladeshi restaurants in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

00:00Mark Wiens explores Chittagong, Bangladesh to witness the Mizban feast, where an entire cow is cooked and eaten.

05:58The cow is divided and cooked with various spices and ingredients over firewood, preserving its freshness.

12:31The process of cooking the Mizban feast involves chopping and slicing ginger, onions, garlic, and green chilies.

17:18The final dishes include beef curry, fried beef, and beef with organ meats, all infused with aromatic spices.

19:36Mark enjoys his first bowl of Mizban, savoring the tender meat, flavorful spices, and the freshness of the ingredients.