AppetizerSide Dish

Sarde in Saor

Name: Sarde in Saor
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 4 h 55 min
Yield: 4 porcie
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 500 g sardine fresh, cleaned and butterflied; 0,5 šálka all-purpose flour; 2 šálka vegetable oil for frying; 2 ks yellow onion thinly sliced; 0,5 šálka white wine vinegar; 0,25 šálka water; 1 lyžica sugar; 2 ks bay leaf; 2 lyžica pine nut; 2 lyžica raisin; 1 lyžička salt; 0,5 lyžička black pepper freshly ground; 2 lyžica extra virgin olive oil

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.

Originálny recept od Forkin

Celkový čas: 4 h 55 min
Porcie: 4
Náročnosť: Stredná

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Príprava

Suroviny

500 gsardine, fresh, cleaned and butterflied
0,5 šálkaall-purpose flour
2 šálkavegetable oil, for frying
2 ksyellow onion, thinly sliced
0,5 šálkawhite wine vinegar
0,25 šálkawater
1 lyžicasugar
2 ksbay leaf
2 lyžicapine nut
2 lyžicaraisin
1 lyžičkasalt
0,5 lyžičkablack pepper, freshly ground

for sautéing

2 lyžicaextra virgin olive oil

Vybavenie

non-reactive dish · deep pot · large skillet · paper towels · wire rack

Postup

Krok za krokom

1
Pat the cleaned and butterflied sardines dry with paper towels. Season them lightly with salt and pepper.
Približne 5 min
2
Dredge each sardine in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess. Set aside on a plate.
Približne 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).
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 10 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 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.
Približne 3 min
8
Season the onion mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then remove it from the heat.
Približne 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.
Približne 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.
Približne 4 h
Poznámka kuchára: The longer it marinates, the better the flavor.
12
Serve Sarde in Saor chilled or at room temperature.

Správne uchovanie

Skladovanie

Store Sarde in Saor in an airtight container in the refrigerator.