Description
Hamsi Tava, a beloved Turkish dish, features fresh anchovies that are coated in cornmeal and fried to golden perfection. This culinary delight brings the essence of the sea right to your dining table, making it ideal for any occasion—whether a casual family meal or a festive gathering with friends. The anchovies achieve a crispy, crunchy exterior while maintaining their tender and flavorful meat inside. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe allows you to impress your guests with minimal effort. Pair Hamsi Tava with fresh herbs, lemon wedges, or a light salad for a refreshing complement to its savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams fresh anchovies (hamsi), gutted
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1½ cups oil (for frying)
- 1 medium lemon (for serving)
- 1 medium onion (for serving)
- ½ bunch parsley (for garnish)
- 4 slices bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse the anchovies under cold water and drain excess moisture using a strainer.
- On a plate, combine the cornmeal and salt for coating.
- Individually coat each anchovy in the cornmeal mixture until well-covered.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat; test readiness by adding a pinch of salt—if it sizzles, it’s ready.
- Fry the anchovies for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer fried anchovies to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with chopped parsley, lemon wedges, and sliced onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 fried anchovies (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg