Turkish cuisine · Fish & Seafood

Balık Ekmek

The fish sandwich from the Bosphorus – grilled fish in fresh bread.

Ingredients · for 2 servings

• 2 mackerel or hake fillets
• Fresh white bread
• Lettuce, onion, tomato
• Lemon
• Sumac

Instructions

1. Pat the fish fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Fry in a hot pan with a little oil over medium-high heat for 3–4 min per side until crispy-brown and just done.
3. Open the white bread and toast the cut sides briefly.
4. Fill the bread with lettuce, onion rings and tomato.
5. Place the fish inside and season with lemon and sumac.
6. Serve right away while the fish is crispy.