How To Make Authentic Istanbul Balık Dürüm (Turkish Fish Wrap)

Learn how to make authentic Istanbul Balık Dürüm (Turkish Fish Wrap) right at home! We’re taking you to the streets of Karaköy to learn the secrets directly from local street food masters, then recreating that smoky, crispy perfection in my kitchen. Balık Dürüm has taken over the Istanbul street food scene, evolving from the classic balık ekmek (fish in bread) into a lighter, spicier, and incredibly crispy flatbread wrap. In this video, I’m sharing the exact techniques I learned while chatting with a wonderful vendor duo in Karaköy. We will cover: How to perfectly grill mackerel fillets for maximum flavor The signature street-style spice blend The essential touch of sumac, red pepper, onions and sweet pomegranate molasses (nar ekşisi) How to properly wrap and press your lavaş for that authentic street-style crunch! 📖 INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED: (Adjust quantities based on how many wraps you are making!) Fresh mackerel fillets (boneless) Lavaş (thin Turkish flatbread) or large tortillas Onions & Red sweet pepper Fresh arugula (roka) or lettuce, mint Pomegranate molasses (Nar ekşisi) Olive oil Paprika, red pepper flakes (pul biber), black pepper, oregano, salt, touch of cumin, sumac, isot pepper TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Best Street Food in Istanbul 0:29 - Tasting Balık Dürüm in Karaköy 3:23 - Results of my tasting 4:12 - Ingredients for Turkish fish wrap " balık durum" 5:14 - Onion Red pepper sauce 6:37 - Cooking and deboning mackerel fish 7:45 - What's in the famous spice mix 9:40 - Assembling the Balık Dürüm Wrap 11:15 - The Final Press & Taste Test! 📱 CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram:   / turkishfoodtravel   Facebook/Website:   / turkishfoodtravel   #BalikDurum #TurkishStreetFood #IstanbulFood #FishWrap #TurkishRecipes #KarakoyStreetFood #BalikEkmek #CookingChannel ✨ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more authentic heritage recipes and culinary adventures:    / @tft   ►SUBSCRIBE ► ►► https://bit.ly/3iirrRC ►FOLLOW ME FROM INSTAGRAM ► ►►   / turkishfoodtravel   ►MY WEBSITE ► ►►http://www.turkishfoodtravel.com ► Facebook: ► ►► https://fb.me/turkishfoodtravel ► Don't forget to subscribe and press the notification button:    / @tft