If you have not tried anchovies before - you must try them now! Get over any weird apprehensions or that its just bait or a punchline for a joke about pizza ("extra anchovies")! These little suckers are delicious & actually good for you! Baked, fried & grilled - they are ohh so good and worth a try. If your not up to it, then pass me your plate because I love'em!
Here is my favorite - Fried Anchovies - the recipe below adds a sage leave to each piece of fish as well for an extra burst of flavor & color.
Here is my favorite - Fried Anchovies - the recipe below adds a sage leave to each piece of fish as well for an extra burst of flavor & color.
Fried Anchovies with Sage
Acciughe fritte con Salvia
Acciughe fritte con Salvia
1lb of anchovies cleaned, spine removed
sage leaves (optional - if you are not a fan of sage just omit)
batter
1 cup of flour
1 egg
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of baking powder
seltzer water
vegetable oil for frying
In a bowl combine flour, eggs, salt & baking powder. Slowly add in seltzer water & mix until forms a thin batter. Cover with plastic & set in the fridge for at least an hour.
Heat oil in a pot to 350 degree.
Remove batter from fridge and mix once or twice (batter will have separated)
Take a sage leaf & anchovy put them together & dip into the batter - allowing access batter to drip off.
Fry 20 seconds a side until golden brown.
Remove from oil & drain on a paper towel.
Sprinkle with salt & serve immediately.
Pairs great with prosecco or white wine.
4 comments:
these look (and sound) delicious! do you eat the bones (like with smelt) or pick them out?
Mmmm.These look tasty but how to find fresh anchovies in eastern PA?
Love the photos but I'm not so sure I'm inclined to try this...
ohh you just have to give it a try - they really are so delicious, not fishy or 'bait'!
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