Sinop Icli Tava layers anchovy with onion and cornmeal, then bakes it into a Black Sea fish dish with crisp edges, juicy flesh, and bright lemon lift.
25 min prep 40 min cook 15 min rest
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Clean the anchovies, remove the bones, rinse and drain; soak the rice in hot water for 10 minutes.
Saute the onion in butter, add the drained rice and turn for 2 minutes, then add 1.5 cups hot water and salt and cook until the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the rice from the heat, stir in parsley, mint, and black pepper, and let it rest.
Flour the anchovies; arrange half in a greased tray skin-side down, spread the rice over them, and cover with the remaining anchovies like a lid.
Brush beaten egg over the top, bake in a 200°C oven for 25 minutes, rest for 5 minutes, and serve with lemon.
💡 Tip: Arrange the anchovies in one layer so the top browns evenly in the oven.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with finely chopped onion and lemon.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~268
kcal calories
24
g protein
11
g carbs
14
g fat
2.8g
Sugar
2.1g
Fiber
778.1mg
Sodium
4.5g
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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