Italy 2011 - Day 3- The Real Anchovies
Stop , do not run away just because you heard the word anchovies.
I will be very blunt here. This is the real thing, not the stinky, salty, ill-suited for human consumption stuff that many a pizzeria's here in the US like to use as pizza toppings. No, those evil nasties, have nothing to do with the real thing. These instead are a beautiful , and abundant species of fish. Take a look at some of these Anchovy Portraits.
Fried Fresh Anchovies with Fresh Green Peppers
We fried these in an outdoor kitchen. Without clouds in sight, the boundaries between indoor space and outdoors can be easily blurred. Yet, the unbelievable perfume
Btw, remember your Omega-3's .. Well these babies are rich in them.
The locals call these small green peppers "friariddri" - "little frying ones" . I have no idea if butchered the spelling of this noun in Calabrian dialect. I keep getting rustier and rustier as I get older. These peppers are intense. No, not in spice, for they are of the sweet variety , but in flavor and aroma. You can't get anything like them here. Well, to be less critical, I should visit New Mexico, the US's chili capital.
Oh , yes we made pasta too.
Farfalle (Bow Tie Pasta) with Zucchine and Fresh shrimp
Recipe to follow
Hungry yet ? I sure am Thinking of running to Astoria Queens for some grilled Sardines at Taverna Kyclades .
I will be very blunt here. This is the real thing, not the stinky, salty, ill-suited for human consumption stuff that many a pizzeria's here in the US like to use as pizza toppings. No, those evil nasties, have nothing to do with the real thing. These instead are a beautiful , and abundant species of fish. Take a look at some of these Anchovy Portraits.
Fried Fresh Anchovies with Fresh Green Peppers
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| Crispy Deep Fried Fresh Anchoives |
Btw, remember your Omega-3's .. Well these babies are rich in them.
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| Fresh Friend Anchovies with Small Fried Peppers |
The locals call these small green peppers "friariddri" - "little frying ones" . I have no idea if butchered the spelling of this noun in Calabrian dialect. I keep getting rustier and rustier as I get older. These peppers are intense. No, not in spice, for they are of the sweet variety , but in flavor and aroma. You can't get anything like them here. Well, to be less critical, I should visit New Mexico, the US's chili capital.
Oh , yes we made pasta too.
Farfalle (Bow Tie Pasta) with Zucchine and Fresh shrimp
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| Bow Ties with Fresh Zucchine and Mediterranean Shrimp |
Hungry yet ? I sure am Thinking of running to Astoria Queens for some grilled Sardines at Taverna Kyclades .
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