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Balık Ekmek

Cultural Context

Balık Ekmek, meaning 'fish sandwich' in Turkish, originated from the streets of Istanbul, particularly near the Galata Bridge, where vendors serve grilled fish in bread. This dish embodies the essence of Turkish street food, celebrated for its simplicity and freshness. Today, Balık Ekmek is enjoyed not only in Turkey but has also gained popularity in various coastal cities around the world.

TurkishTRmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb fresh fish fillets
4 bread rolls
2 cups lettuce
2 medium tomatoes
1 medium onion
1 lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup parsley
2 cloves garlic
1 cucumber
1 red pepper
4 oz feta cheese
1/2 cup pickles

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Clean and fillet the fresh fish, removing any bones.

2

Marinate the fish fillets with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika for 30 minutes.

3

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

4

Cook the fish fillets on the grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through and flaky.

5

While the fish is cooking, slice the bread rolls in half and lightly toast them on the grill.

6

Prepare the vegetables by slicing the lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, and red pepper.

7

Once the fish is done, assemble the sandwiches by placing the fish on the toasted bread.

8

Top the fish with lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, and red pepper.

9

Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

10

Add feta cheese and pickles if desired.

11

Serve immediately while the fish is hot and the bread is crispy.

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Allergens

fishmilk

Also Known As

Balık Ekmek
Local Name: Balık Ekmek

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