Fish On Clay Tile

Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine



Fish On Clay Tile (Kiremitte Balık)

IngredientsMeasureAmount
Red Mullet- -1 kg
Salt1 1/2 teaspoon9 gr
Onion1 medium size75 gr
Tomatoe2 small size150 gr
Wax paper1 sheet- -
Butter3 tablespoon30 gr

Preparation

Scrape and clean fısh. Rinse and sprinkle with salt. Put in a colander. Let stand for 15 minutes; drain. Have a shallow earthenware baking dish (or a clay tile) lined with two layers of parchment (or aluminium foil). Place fısh in baking dish. Spread sliced onions and tomatoes over. Dot with melted butter. Bake in a moderate oven for 40 minutes. Serve hot.

Servings: 6

Nutritional Value
(in approximately one serving)

Energy258 cal
Protein29,7 g
Fat13,8 g
Carbohydrates2,2 g
Calcium18 mg
Iron2,99 mg
Phosphorus377 mg
Zinc1 mg
Sodium697 mg
Vitamin A543 iu
Thiamine0,02 mg
Riboflavin0,01 mg
Niacin0,2 mg
Vitamin C3 mg
Cholesterol104 mg

Regional Characteristics:

Bass, bluefısh, trout, gray mullet can be used instead of red mullet. Served with vegetable salad and lemon wedges. Any kind of dessert is served afterwards.