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Turkish Anchovy

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Appetizer , Brunch
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

  • 1 kg fresh anchovies cleaned, washed, and drained
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 6 tbsp sunflower oil

Instructions

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  1. Mix the cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place the drained anchovies in the bowl and coat them on all side with the cornmeal.
  2. Drizzle a tablespoon of sunflower oil into a pan. Arrange the anchovies in a wheel, placing them side by side tightly with their tails pointing toward the center of the pan.
  3. Cook the anchovies on high heat for 4-5 minutes. Drizzle in more sunflower oil if needed.
  4. Once one side is golden brown, cover the pan with a flat plate, hold onto it and turn the pan over. Add a little more sunflower oil to the pan and slide the anchovies back in.
  5. Once this side has cooked for 4-5 minutes, transfer the anchovies to a serving plate. Repeat the process until all of the anchovies are used up.
  6. Serve with lemon wedges and arugula leaves.

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