Turkish Hamsi (Turkey)
http://ozlemsturkishtable.com/2014/04/poached-anchovies-or-anchovy-stew-with-vegetables-hamsi-bugulama/
Ingredients
- 450gr/1 lb. anchovies (or sardines or a fish of your choice), scaled, gutted, head & tail removed
- 2 medium potatoes, cut in half and thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
- 3 spring (green) onions, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Handful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 45 ml/ 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 4 fl. oz. / ½ cup water
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Turkish red pepper flakes or chili flakes to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the onions, spring onions, parsley and 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt, ground black pepper and red pepper flakes (if using). Knead well with your hands to infuse the spices to the onion; this will also soften them and release their juice.
- Parboil (partially cook) the potatoes in a pan of boiling water for 5 – 7 minutes then drain the water.
- Stir in the parboiled potatoes to the onion mixture and combine well.
- Layer the onions and potatoes on a wide, heavy pan.
- Lay the anchovy fillets (or the fish of your choice) evenly on top of onions and potatoes.
- Next layer the slices of tomatoes and lemon over the fish. Season with salt and ground black pepper to your taste.
- Drizzle 1 tbsp. olive oil over and pour in the water to the pan.
- Cover and start cooking over medium heat until it starts to bubble. Then lower the heat and cook for 15 -20 minutes (depending on the size of the fish), or until fish and vegetables are cooked.
- Serve hot with some crusty bread aside if you like.