Steamed anchovies served with fig leaves

Steamed anchovies served with fig leaves

Main dishes

Anchovies cooked in a stew with figs, onions, tomatoes, parsley, and thyme: a flavorful and simple Turkish dish.

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This Turkish recipe involves simmering anchovies in a bed of fig leaves, which impart a delicate aroma. Onions, tomatoes, and parsley add flavor to create a simple yet delicious fish dish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostPricey
  • Cooking methodstewed
  • Estimated cost$27.97 $6.99 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Gluten-free
  • Low lactose

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.29
  • $26.96
  • $0.34
  • $0.24
  • $0.14

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Arrange the fig leaves in a large pot, allowing some of the leaves to extend beyond the edges. ≈ 3 min
  2. Slice 1 onion and arrange it in the bottom of the pan. ≈ 8 min
  3. Spread half of the anchovies (without bones) over the onions. ≈ 4 min
  4. Peel the tomato and remove the seeds, then chop it into small pieces. ≈ 8 min
  5. Dice the second onion, rub it with salt, and mix it with the tomatoes in a bowl. ≈ 8 min
  6. Add the finely chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and thyme, then mix well. ≈ 4 min
  7. Spread this mixture over the anchovies, then cover with the remaining anchovies. ≈ 4 min
  8. Water with olive oil. ≈ 3 min
  9. Fold the fig leaves inwards to completely cover the fish. ≈ 3 min
  10. Pour each serving, pour half a glass of water into the pot and let it simmer over low heat. Serve.

The bill

Steamed anchovies served with fig leaves

  • 2 onions$0.29
  • 1 kilogram of anchovies$26.96
  • 1 tomato$0.34
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil$0.24
  • salt, black pepper, and thyme$0.14

Total$27.97

that's $6.99 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 5 to 6 large fig leaves
  • 2 onions
  • 1 kilogram of anchovies
  • 1 tomato
  • Half a bunch of parsley
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • salt, black pepper, and thyme

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