Hamsili Pilav
Rice pilaf with anchovies, herbs, and spices.
Ingredients
- •Rice
- •Anchovies
- •Onions
- •Garlic
- •Dill
- •Parsley
- •Olive oil
- •Pine nuts
- •Currants
- •Lemon zest
Instructions
Cook Rice
Cook the rice with onions, garlic, and a blend of herbs such as dill and parsley.
Layer Anchovies
Layer the partially cooked rice with cleaned and deboned anchovies in a baking dish.
Add Olive Oil
Add a touch of olive oil and bake until the rice is fully cooked and the anchovies are tender.
Personalize
For a personalized touch, you can add pine nuts or currants to the rice mixture, or even a hint of lemon zest for a refreshing twist.
Hamsili Pilav is a traditional Turkish dish that combines rice pilaf with fresh anchovies, herbs, and spices.
This dish has its roots in the Black Sea region of Turkey, where anchovies are a staple ingredient in many local recipes.
To make Hamsili Pilav, start by cooking the rice with onions, garlic, and a blend of herbs such as dill and parsley. Once the rice is partially cooked, layer it with cleaned and deboned anchovies in a baking dish. Add a touch of olive oil and bake until the rice is fully cooked and the anchovies are tender.
For a personalized touch, you can add pine nuts or currants to the rice mixture, or even a hint of lemon zest for a refreshing twist.
In Turkey, Hamsili Pilav is typically served as a main course, often accompanied by a side of yogurt or a fresh salad.
While this dish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids from the anchovies, it is important to enjoy it in moderation, especially if additional olive oil is used in the preparation.