Black Sea & Aegean Ottoman
Hamsi Tava (Pan-Fried Black Sea Anchovies)
The Black Sea's obsession: fresh hamsi dredged in cornmeal and fried in a hot pan, often arranged in a spiral, eaten whole and hot with lemon and raw onion. A regional identity as much as a dish.
37 min · Serves 4 · Easy
4
Ingredients
Fish
Coating
Serve
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 25 min · Cook 12 min · 37 min total
- easy
- 1
Clean the hamsi; salt lightly.
- 2
Dredge in cornmeal — the coarse grind gives the characteristic crunch.
- 3
Fry hot and fast until crisp and golden; serve immediately with lemon, raw onion, and rocket.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
