Sarde in Saor
Sarde in Saor is a classic Venetian appetizer featuring fried sardines marinated in a sweet and sour onion and vinegar mixture. This dish is perfect for an antipasto spread, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. It's best made ahead to allow the flavors to meld.
Originální recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 4 h 55 min
- Počet porcí
- 4
- Obtížnost
- Střední
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Suroviny
Suroviny
- 500 gsardine, fresh, cleaned and butterflied
- 0,5 hrnekall-purpose flour
- 2 hrnekvegetable oil, for frying
- 2 ksyellow onion, thinly sliced
- 0,5 hrnekwhite wine vinegar
- 0,25 hrnekwater
- 1 lžícesugar
- 2 ksbay leaf
- 2 lžícepine nut
- 2 lžíceraisin
- 1 lžičkasalt
- 0,5 lžičkablack pepper, freshly ground
for sautéing
- 2 lžíceextra virgin olive oil
Vybavení
non-reactive dish · deep pot · large skillet · paper towels · wire rack
Postup
Krok za krokem
- 1
Pat the cleaned and butterflied sardines dry with paper towels. Season them lightly with salt and pepper.
Přibližně 5 min
- 2
Dredge each sardine in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess. Set aside on a plate.
Přibližně 5 min
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches about 175°C (350°F).
Přibližně 5 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for best frying results.
- 4
Fry the sardines in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Přibližně 10 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Frying in batches helps maintain the oil temperature and ensures crispy sardines.
- 5
Remove the fried sardines with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with a pinch more salt while warm.
- 6
In a separate pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and sauté until softened and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
Přibližně 10 min
- 7
Pour in the white wine vinegar and water. Add the sugar, bay leaves, pine nuts, and raisins. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Přibližně 3 min
- 8
Season the onion mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then remove it from the heat.
Přibližně 1 min
- 9
In a non-reactive dish or container, arrange a layer of fried sardines. Top with a layer of the warm onion mixture, ensuring the onions and liquid cover the fish.
Přibližně 5 min
- 10
Repeat layering until all sardines and onion mixture are used, finishing with a layer of onions. Ensure the fish is submerged in the marinade.
- 11
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Přibližně 4 h
Poznámka kuchaře: The longer it marinates, the better the flavor.
- 12
Serve Sarde in Saor chilled or at room temperature.
Uchovejte správně
Store Sarde in Saor in an airtight container in the refrigerator.