"Turkey’s Season of the Anchovy
By Yigal Schleifer
ISTANBUL | When it comes to fish, size isn’t everything. Take the tiny Black Sea anchovy, known in Turkey as hamsi. It may be small, cheap and unremarkable looking, but is nevertheless known as the “little prince” of fishes. In the Black Sea area, where hamsi are caught, the finger-sized fish are a staple, used in dozens of dishes and forming an important part of the local economy. The arrival of fall means the start of hamsi season, and for many Istanbul food lovers, it’s a time of celebration."
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