“Hamsi kuşu” is a traditional Turkish dish, particularly popular in the Black Sea region of Turkey, where anchovies (hamsi in Turkish) are abundant. It is a unique and flavorful dish that involves preparing and cooking whole stuffed anchovies. Here’s recipe of “hamsi kuşu”:
Finely chop 2 stalks of fresh green onions. Finely chop ½ bunch of parsley. Grate 1 onion and add these ingredients to a deep bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of corn flour, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and salt, then mix well.
To make 1 serving of "hamsi kuşu," you'll use 4 anchovies. Arrange 3 of the filleted anchovies side by side in your hand. Fill the center with the prepared mixture and place the fourth anchovy in the remaining space.
Close them tightly with your hands and press lightly to shape them. Pour ½ cup of corn flour into a bowl or plate. Coat the shaped anchovies with corn flour.
Heat 1 cup of olive oil in a pan without letting it burn, and fry the corn flour-coated anchovies. Cook on both sides until they are nicely browned.
Place a paper towel on the serving plate to absorb excess oil from the anchovies. Transfer the cooked anchovies to the serving plate. You can prepare a parsley and onion salad on the side and enjoy. Enjoy your meal.
