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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾12gCarbs
🥑16gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Fish Soup

How to order / say it
Say it Balık Çorbası — [bah-LUHK CHOR-bah-suh]
Order I'd like the Alanya Çorbası, please.
Locally Alanya çorbası alabilir miyim, lütfen?
Say locally

A hearty soup made with a variety of fresh Mediterranean fish and seafood.

Why try it?

This soup represents Antalya's strong connection to the sea and its rich maritime traditions. Trying this dish immerses you in the region's seafaring heritage.

How it tastes

Expect a robust, umami flavor with hints of sea breeze, tomato richness, and aromatic herbs. It's typically served with crusty bread.

Origin & History — first documented: 1840

Alanya Çorbası has its roots in the 19th century when fishermen would make nourishing soups using the day's catch. It quickly became iconic due to its simplicity and taste.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 300 g mixed fish
  • 🥕 200 g tomato
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🍋 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 🌿 20 g parsley
  • 🌿 1 leaf bay leaf

Method

  1. 1 Clean and chop the fish into chunks, removing bones.
  2. 2 Sauté chopped onions and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  3. 3 Add tomatoes, bay leaf, and water, and bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Add fish chunks, simmer for 15-20 mins, finish with lemon juice and parsley.

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