Midye Tava

Ingredients

• 200 g of smoked fish, sliced into strips
• 400 g of rice
• 50 g of butter
• 50 g of olive oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 100 g of zucchini, sliced
• 100 g of tomatoes, sliced
• 50 g of cooked lentils
• 100 g of bulgur
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Water for cooking rice

Method

1. In a pan, fry the smoked fish strips in butter and olive oil for 5-7 minutes until they become crispy.
2. Add the chopped onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden.
3. Add the zucchini and tomatoes, cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are slightly dried out.
4. In another pan, cook the rice with water and salt until it's al dente.
5. Combine the cooked rice with the fish and vegetables, add the boiled lentils and bulgur, mix well.
6. Arrange the Midye Tava in a serving dish, garnish with sliced tomatoes.
7. Serve hot, accompanied by a sweet red wine.