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Balık Ekmek – Turkish Fish Sandwich with Salad

Turkish steampunk recipes — classic dishes reimagined with storytelling and flavor.

Intro/Story

In the brass‑lit harbors of a Jules Verne steamship, Balık Ekmek sizzles like copper gears. Fresh fish tucked into bread with onions and salad echoes the rhythm of pistons and rivets, offering explorers a seaside street snack in the industrial age.

Balık Ekmek is a Turkish street food classic, especially popular in Istanbul. Grilled fish fillets are served in bread with onions, lettuce, and lemon. Simple yet flavorful, it is a beloved snack enjoyed along the Bosphorus.

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Ingredients

• 4 fish fillets (mackerel or similar)
• 4 bread rolls
• 1 onion (sliced)
• Lettuce leaves
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation Parameters

• Preparation time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 25 min
• Yield: 4 sandwiches

Preparation

1. Grill fish fillets until cooked.
2. Place in bread rolls with onion and lettuce.
3. Drizzle with lemon juice, season to taste.

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Calories: ~280
• Protein: 18 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Carbs: 32 g

Tips & Variations

• Add pickles for crunch.
• Use different fish varieties.

Next Steps

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