Sweet and Sour Sardines: Sarde in Agrodolce (Mario Batali) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
1 medium onion, thinly sliced |
2 cups peeled ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes |
1/4 cup red wine vinegar |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/2 cup dark seedless raisins |
1/4 cup pine nuts |
6 sardines, gutted and cleaned but heads left on |
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley |
Directions:
1. Place the oil in a large skillet and heat over high heat. Add the onion and saute until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the tomatoes, salt and chile flakes and cook over medium-high heat, uncovered, 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the vinegar, sugar, raisins and pine nuts and cook, stirring, another 2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and add the fish in a single layer, if possible. Baste with the sauce and cook, covered, for 7 minutes. Uncover and simmer until the liquid is greatly reduced and the fish is in a thick, flavorful sauce. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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