Bahtiyar Bodur, who runs a bakery in Ordu, combined anchovy with simit after previously trying hazelnut and pistachio varieties. Bodur, who started selling the product filled with anchovy, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt, plans to experiment with other fish species as well.
The simit's filling, which takes about an hour to prepare, uses anchovy, black pepper, chili flakes, and salt. The owner said he will experiment with different types of fish if he receives positive feedback. Customer Sibel Hatioğlu compared the taste to anchovy pilaf.