A Black Sea specialty, hamsili pilaf bakes rice inside a shell of anchovies for a dish that feels both coastal and celebratory.
30 min prep 42 min cook 10 min rest
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Prepare an inner pilaf with the rice, onions, butter, currants, and salt.
Line the mold with the cleaned anchovies and place the pilaf and dill inside.
Cover the top with the remaining anchovies and bake at 190°C for 30 minutes.
Serve the hamsili pilaf hot with arugula.
Kalan hamsilerle üstünü kapatıp kenarları içe kıvırın.
Artvin pilavını 190°C fırında 30 dakika pişirin.
Pilavı 10 dakika dinlendirip kalıptan ters çevirin.
💡 Tip: Packing the anchovies closely helps the pilaf hold its shape when sliced.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with a rocket salad on the side.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~344
kcal calories
18
g protein
30
g carbs
16
g fat
5g
Sugar
1.6g
Fiber
532.1mg
Sodium
4.6g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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