Following the fish as they swim down from the Black Sea at this time of year is quite exhilarating. I don't mean literally but the fish' progress down the Bosphorus can be closely observed simply ...
Anchovies
Hamsi Buğulama or Poached Black Sea Anchovies with Fresh Herbs
Now is the time to buy those hamsi or anchovies, delight of Turkey food lovers and staple of the local Black Sea cuisine . They are available everywhere in huge amounts glinting under the naked light ...
Hamsi / Turkish Anchovies
Mmm, I really like these and I’m willing to bet you do too! Winter is the time of plenty for hamsi (pron: hum/see) or anchovy here in Istanbul. They are mostly fished in the frigid waters of the ...