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Sarde in Saor recipe

Sarde in Saor (Sweet and Sour Sardines)

A typical regional dish from Venice. The pungency of the sardines is combined with the sweetness of the onion and the raisins, the bright flavor of the vinegar, and the crunchiness of the pine nuts.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian, Regional dish, Veneto
Keyword: Pine Nuts, Raisins, Sardines
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Calories: 501kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sardines
  • ½ cup flour
  • 6 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 ¾ cup onion sliced
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 1 ½ cup vinegar white wine
  • 1 unit baguette sliced and toasted
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Instructions

  • Clean and gut the sardines, removing the heads and tails. Rinse them and pat them dry. Coat them in flour and fry them in EVOO until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
  • Soak the raisins in warm water for at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 300°F (160°C) and toast the pine nuts until lightly browned.  
  • Add some EVOO to another skillet and when the oil shimmers, add the onions and cook until soft and translucent. Turn off the heat and cover the onions with vinegar until completely submerged. Add the raisins previously soaked, and the toasted pine nuts.
  • Take a deep plate and spread some onions and vinegar, put the sardines on top and cover them with more onions. Continue until you have used all the ingredients.
  • Cover and let it sit in the fridge for at least 4-5 hours before serving. It is better if you serve it the day after.
  • Slice diagonally a baguette in 1/4 inch thick slices, toast the slices of bread and serve them with the Sarde in Saor. MANGIA!

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 29g | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 4mg
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