One of the wonderful things we discovered in Antakya is that you can pick out some fresh fish from the fishmonger, then walk next door to a guy with a little hole-in-the-wall who will cook it up for you— for a mere three lira. This delightfully affordable and tasty meal would consist of a meaty, grilled sea bass (sadly, the levrek is not pictured), some grilled barbun (the lovely yellow-striped fish below), roka salad with pomegranate molasses, and grilled peppers.
The levrek was out of this world, with meat like a steak— but the barbun stole the show with its delicacy. Mint leaves a plenty, a never-ending supply of lavash smeared in spices... Who knew that heaven only cost about twelve lira?
6 comments:
i think im becoming hungry cus of you! yummyy!
Go grab yourself something delicious! :)
Sounds like a great deal to me! I've never seen this concept before in Istanbul though. Instead, most restaurants charge 20+ tl for a levrek or cupra! That's why I usually buy it and cook it myself at home. =)
Yes! Fish is expensive in Istanbul— but goodness, what a deal in Anatakya. Plus the size and amount of meat in the levrek was unbelievable for such a low price.
Hmm sounds & looks amazing.
Thanks again for bringing the world to us!
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