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Hamsili Pilaf

Name: Hamsili Pilaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 82 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 700 g Anchovies; 1.5 cup Rice; 2 Onion; 35 g Butter; 2 tbsp Currants; 0.25 bunch Dill; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 bunch Arugula

A Black Sea specialty, hamsili pilaf bakes rice inside a shell of anchovies for a dish that feels both coastal and celebratory.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr 22 min📖 1 min readServes 6~344 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

30 min prep 42 min cook 10 min rest

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Timeline

Total 1 h 22 min

Prep30 min
Resting/Marinating10 min
Cooking42 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

700 g Anchovies
1.5 cup(~300 ml) Rice
2 Onion
35 g Butter
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Currants
0.3 bunch Dill
1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
0.5 bunch Arugula

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Instructions

1
Rinse the rice and build the inner pilaf base with onion, butter, currants and salt.
2
Cook the inner pilaf for 12 minutes and add the dill after removing it from the heat.
12 min
12:00
3
Clean the anchovies and line the mold with the shiny sides of the fish facing outward.
4
Fill the mold with the pilaf, spreading it without pressing so the rice does not break apart.
5
Cover the top with the remaining anchovies and fold the edges inward.
6
Bake the Artvin pilaf in a 190°C oven for 30 minutes.
30 min
30:00
7
Rest the pilaf for 10 minutes, then invert it out of the mold.
10 min
10:00

💡 Tip: Arranging the anchovies tightly helps the rice keep its shape when sliced.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with arugula salad on the side.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~344

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 21%Carbs 36%Fat 43%

GI 49 · Low GIGL 15 · Medium GL

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.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

6/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk
Seafood

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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FAQ

How many servings does Hamsili Pilaf make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Hamsili Pilaf take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 42 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 82 minutes in total.
Is Hamsili Pilaf difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Hamsili Pilaf have?
Approximately 344 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 30g, fat: 16g.
Which allergens does Hamsili Pilaf contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Hamsili Pilaf need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
Is Hamsili Pilaf filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Rinse the rice and build the inner pilaf base with onion, butter, currants and salt.

Cook the inner pilaf for 12 minutes and add the dill after removing it from the heat.

12 min

12:00

Clean the anchovies and line the mold with the shiny sides of the fish facing outward.

Fill the mold with the pilaf, spreading it without pressing so the rice does not break apart.

Cover the top with the remaining anchovies and fold the edges inward.

Bake the Artvin pilaf in a 190°C oven for 30 minutes.

30 min

30:00

Rest the pilaf for 10 minutes, then invert it out of the mold.

10 min

10:00

FAQ

How many servings does Hamsili Pilaf make?

This recipe serves 6.

How long does Hamsili Pilaf take?

Prep 30 minutes, cooking 42 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 82 minutes in total.

Is Hamsili Pilaf difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Hamsili Pilaf have?

Approximately 344 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 30g, fat: 16g.

Which allergens does Hamsili Pilaf contain?

This recipe contains Milk, Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Hamsili Pilaf need?

This recipe needs 8 ingredients.

Is Hamsili Pilaf filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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