Le Ricette

Sarde alla Beccafico (Sardines with Vegetable Tartare and Mint Sauce)

di Academia Barilla

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PREPARATION TIME
40 min
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DIFFICULTY
Medium
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TYPE
Appetizer
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ITALIAN REGION
Sicilia


Ingredients for 4 people


2 ¼ pounds medium sized fresh sardines
¾ cup breadcrumbs
1 ½ ounces salt-packed anchovies (rinsed to remove salt)
1/3 cup raisins
¼ cup pine nuts
1 cup fresh parsley
5½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 g sugar
bay leaf to taste
For Vegetable Tartare
½ cup carrots
½ cup zucchini
½ cup bell or sweet pepper
½ cup extra virgin olive oil For sauce: ½ cup fresh mint
2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil


Ingredients


mixed greens
sardines

Preparation 25 minutes preparation + 15 minutes cooking

1
Clean the sardines, remove head, open and remove bones, ensuring that the two fillets remain attached. Rinse and allow to drain. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté breadcrumbs until very lightly browned. Meanwhile, plump the raisings by soaking in water until soft, but still intact.

2
When the breadcrumbs are browned, add the chopped anchovies, pine nuts and raisins.

3
Add chopped parsley, one or two crumbled bay leaves and season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. The mixture should be evenly mixed and not too moist.

4
Line four individual ramekins about 2-2 ½ inches in diameter with parchment paper and place on a baking sheet or tin.

5
Tightly place sardine fillets in each ramekin with no space in between them.

6
Cover the layer of fillets with the prepared mixture.

7
Lightly press the mixture onto the sardines to cover them completely. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

8
Garnish with a drizzle of oil and a few parsley leaves. Serve with a sauce made by blending mint leaves in oil, and a salad of raw diced seasonal vegetables.


Wine pairing

Difficult to prepare, with strong flavor and aromas, a slight sensation of bitterness along with a slight sweetness. We pair it with a wine that has a certain amount of lasting flavor and effervescent body, with a citrus fruit and fruity bouquet. Contea di Sclafani Metodo Classico Brut.


Chef's Tip

The dish can also be served as one-course meal. Indeed, the breadcrumbs contribute to the starches. On its part, sardines (70% edible parts) are rich in water, phosphorus, calcium, iron and Vitamin A; in addition, it only has 1.5 grams of glucose and 4.5 grams of fats for every 100 grams of weight. These characteristics make "beccafico" a rich and well-balanced dish.

Wine pairing

Difficult to prepare, with strong flavor and aromas, a slight sensation of bitterness along with a slight sweetness. We pair it with a wine that has a certain amount of lasting flavor and effervescent body, with a citrus fruit and fruity bouquet. Contea di Sclafani Metodo Classico Brut.


Chef's Tip

The dish can also be served as one-course meal. Indeed, the breadcrumbs contribute to the starches. On its part, sardines (70% edible parts) are rich in water, phosphorus, calcium, iron and Vitamin A; in addition, it only has 1.5 grams of glucose and 4.5 grams of fats for every 100 grams of weight. These characteristics make "beccafico" a rich and well-balanced dish.
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