Spiced rice hides inside an anchovy crust before baking into a Black Sea centerpiece.
20 min prep 50 min cook 15 min rest
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Soak the rice in warm water for 25 minutes and drain.
Saute the onions and pine nuts in butter for 5 minutes.
Add the rice and cook a firm pilaf with hot water for 12 minutes.
Mix the currants and dill into the pilaf.
Coat the anchovies in cornmeal, arrange them in the mold, and fill with pilaf.
Bake at 180°C for 30 to 35 minutes until the anchovies brown.
💡 Tip: Drying the anchovies with paper towels prevents the rice base from becoming watery.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice and serve hot with lemon and arugula.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~590
kcal calories
31
g protein
58
g carbs
25
g fat
5.2g
Sugar
2.2g
Fiber
211.3mg
Sodium
7.3g
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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