17.02.2026 18:10
Anchovies have once again taken their place on the stalls in Kilis. While the arrival of anchovies has delighted the citizens, some have tested the freshness of the fish by eating it raw.
Anchovies have once again taken their place in the markets of Kilis. Some citizens joyfully ate the anchovies raw.
"OUR STALLS HAVE COME ALIVE WITH THE SULTAN OF 11 MONTHS, RAMADAN"
Serkan Aygün, who has been fishing in Kilis for 15 years, stated that the stalls have come alive with the abundance of the month of Ramadan. Aygün noted that anchovies continue to come in abundance, saying, "Our stalls have come alive with the Sultan of 11 months, Ramadan. Our anchovies are continuing to come in, thank God. Kilis is known for its kebabs, but we can also say that a fish culture has developed. There is serious interest in fish compared to red meat and chicken," he said.
"CITIZENS DON'T NEED TO BUY FISH OIL, THERE'S ORIGINAL FISH HERE"
Aygün emphasized the importance of fish for health, particularly stating that anchovies and sardines are rich in omega-3, saying, "Doctors recommend fish oil for even the slightest ailment. Citizens don't need to buy fish oil, there is original fish here. The fish's own oil is already sufficient. Especially anchovies and sardines are our fish with the highest omega-3 content. Anchovy is the dry bean of the sea," he said.
"HE SAYS HE FEELS TIRED IF HE DOESN'T EAT FOR A DAY"
Aygün mentioned that he has a customer who comes to eat fish three days a week, saying, "He says he feels tired if he doesn't eat for a day. When he eats, he says, 'I feel good.' Omega-3 has many benefits, such as for iron deficiency," he stated.
"I LOVE IT A LOT, I EAT IT RAW TOO"
Burak Yatmaz, who consumes anchovies raw, stated that he loves anchovies very much, saying, "I love anchovies a lot, I eat them raw too. Fish is a vitamin, it is a remedy," he said.