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Ciroz Salad (Dried Mackerel Salad)

A very special traditional Turkish seafood meze combined with olive oil and dill.

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Level
Easy
Heat
Gentle heat
Region
trkmutfa
Ciroz Salad (Dried Mackerel Salad)
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 4 ciroz fish (salted and dried mackerel)
  • 1/2 teacup extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 bunch fresh dill
  • 2 stalks spring onions
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Gently warm the ciroz fish over a flame or in the oven to soften.

  2. 2

    Peel off the skin, remove the bones, and shred the flesh.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, mix extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.

  4. 4

    Add the shredded ciroz into the dressing and marinate for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in finely chopped fresh dill and spring onions gently.

  6. 6

    Serve cold on a plate.

Note. You can soak the ciroz briefly in milk or olive oil to reduce excess saltiness.

Questions

What is ciroz?

It is a traditional seafood product obtained by salting and drying mackerel.

What pairs well with ciroz salad?

It is traditionally served as a meze alongside Raki.

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