Turkish cuisine · Fish & Seafood

Hamsi Tava

Crispy anchovies in cornmeal – Black Sea classic.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 600 g hamsi (anchovies)
• Cornmeal
• Salt
• Oil
• Lemon, onion rings

Instructions

1. Clean the anchovies (remove heads and innards), rinse, pat very dry and salt.
2. Dredge in cornmeal and shake off the excess.
3. Heat oil in a large pan and lay the fish in tightly fanned out.
4. Fry over medium-high heat for 4–5 min until the bottom is crispy; flip with a plate or lid and fry for another 3–4 min.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. Serve with lemon and onion rings – whole with bones, that's how it's done.