Anchovy Season: Where Taste and Economy Meet
The adverse weather conditions experienced in the past few days had negatively affected fishing. However, with the improvement of the weather conditions, the stalls are full of anchovies. Trabzon Fish Marketkilo of anchovy in 100 TLIt is sold from . Fishermen are giving the good news that anchovy will be abundant this year. This situation increases fish consumption and also contributes positively to the economy.
Advantages of Anchovy and Healthy Consumption Methods
One of the fishermen, Gökmen Aydın, stated that it is possible to consume plenty of anchovies this season, “Citizens will eat a lot of anchovies this year. The prices are also very good. Anchovies and horse mackerel are 100 TL. The most affordable food for citizens to eat right now is fish.” Considering that anchovies are full of healthy fatty acids and nutritional values, it becomes clear that we should include this delicacy in our tables more.
- Salting of Anchovies: Preserving anchovies by salting them both increases their flavor and ensures that they remain intact for a long time. Aydın emphasizes that in order to salt them, the anchovies should be washed thoroughly and then placed in jars with 1 layer of anchovies and 1 layer of coarse salt.
- Year-round Consumption Opportunity: Salted anchovies can be stored for a year without spoiling. Before consumption, they can be soaked in water to remove the salt and used in various dishes.
Competition Between Bonito and Other Fish and Anchovy
The fact that anchovy has started to replace bonito on the stalls also pleases the fishermen. Ahmet Çoğalmış, “The price of anchovy is around 125-150 TL, but since today is the beginning of the week, we set the price at 100 TL. Anchovy will make you forget bonito.” He emphasizes that the anchovy season has begun. In this period when the bonito season ends, it is anticipated that anchovy consumption will increase.
Prices and Other Fish Types at the Fish Market
In the fish market, the prices of other fish, as well as anchovies, attract attention. Stavrit $ 75, whiting $ 100, bonito It is sold at prices around 150 TL. Breeding fish perch, sea bream ve salmon does not show any price change.
| Fish Type | Price (TL) |
|---|---|
| Anchovy | 100 |
| Stavrit | 75 |
| Whiting | 100 |
| Bonito | 150 |
| Perch | Price Does Not Change |
| Sea bream | Price Does Not Change |
| Salmon | Price Does Not Change |
In Conclusion, the Impact of Fish on Health and the Economy
Anchovies and other fish varieties are both delicious and healthy sources of nutrition. The abundance of anchovies this season adds flavor to the tables of citizens and offers an economic opportunity for fishermen. While salting and preserving anchovies provides a healthy diet throughout the year, it is also noteworthy that they are offered at affordable prices in fish markets. For all these reasons, it is important to enjoy the anchovy season and not leave this food out of our tables for a healthy life.
