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Hamsi Tava – An Amazing Ultimate Recipe for 6 Crispy Turkish Fried Anchovies


  • Author: Emma Carter
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

– 500 grams fresh anchovies, cleaned
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon sea salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– Vegetable oil, for frying
– Lemon wedges, for serving
– Fresh parsley, for garnish


Instructions

Creating Hamsi Tava is straightforward. Follow these steps to achieve the perfect crispy fried anchovies:

1. Prepare Anchovies: Rinse the cleaned anchovies under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Season Flour: In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Coat Anchovies: Dredge each anchovy through the flour mixture, coating them evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
4. Heat Oil: In a large frying pan, heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
5. Fry Anchovies: Carefully add the floured anchovies to the hot oil in a single layer. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn golden and crispy.
6. Drain: Once cooked, remove the anchovies and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
7. Serve Immediately: Arrange the Hamsi Tava on a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

These simple steps will help ensure that your Hamsi Tava is crispy, flavorful, and a dish everyone will rave about!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 15g