Hapsopilafo

Pontian

Ingredients for 4 people

• 1/2 kg fresh anchovies
• 1 cup rice
• 1 onion
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/2 bunch parsley
• salt & pepper
• 2 cups water

Directions

Clean the anchovies; remove the heads and central bones. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water and let them drain.
Sauté the onion, add the rice, water, salt and pepper. When the rice is half-boiled add the “hapsia” (anchovies) and let it simmer until all the water is absorbed.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Editing & photoshoot :
Stella Spanou
Author of Cooking Books, Award Winning Photographer