This is our 10th Traditional Slovenian recipe, and we’re excited to finish this series with a light and delicious dish from our coast: Onion Marinated Sardines.
This gorgeous dish is perfect as an appetizer or main dish and can be easily made ahead (and stored in the fridge).
Ingredients:
- 600g sardines
- 100g flour
- 150ml olive oil for frying
- 100ml canola oil for frying
- 3 tbsp olive oil for marinade
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 5 – 6 cherry tomatoes (optional)
- 250ml white wine
- 50ml wine vinegar
- 100ml water
- 3 bay leaves
- ½ tsp peppercorn
- 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
- 1 tsp breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 lemon
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This method of preserving small fish was widespread among fisherman in the Istra area. Photo: jernejkitchen.com
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Onion Marinated Sardines (Sardele na šavor). Photo: jernejkitchen.com
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Method:
- Clean the sardines, coat them in flour, and deep fry them until golden.
- For the marinade, sauté the onion and garlic. Optionally add the tomatoes.
- Pour in the wine, vinegar, and water. Cook until the alcohol evaporates, for approximately 6 minutes.
- Season with herbs and spices, and add the breadcrumbs.
- Time to layer. Add half of the sardines to a small baking dish. Cover with half of the marinade. Add the rest of the sardines and marinade.
- Arrange lemon slices on top and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Place in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight, then serve.
This recipe is made in collaboration with @slovenia and @jernejkitchen.com
You can get the detailed recipe on jernejkitchen.com
Date: 4. August 2023
Time to read: 1 min
