A Black Sea pan dish that mixes anchovy with egg and cornmeal, then cooks it into a crisp, savory breakfast round with lemon on the side.
20 min prep 12 min cook
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Clean 500 g anchovies, chop them, and dry them with paper towels.
Mix 3 eggs, cornmeal, and parsley in a bowl.
Fold the anchovies into the batter and spread it in the pan in a thin layer.
Cook the first side of the kaygana over medium heat for 3 minutes.
Turn and cook the second side for 3 minutes so the anchovies do not stay raw.
Serve hot with lemon to balance the fish aroma.
💡 Tip: Clean the anchovies without bones; the kaygana will not fall apart when sliced.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with arugula and lemon.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~290
kcal calories
21
g protein
9
g carbs
17
g fat
0.5g
Sugar
0.4g
Fiber
163.6mg
Sodium
2.8g
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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