Mai bune decat din comert! Odata ce incerci sardinele facute acasa cu morcovi, boabe de mustar, fulgi de chilli, piper si foi de dafin, fierte lent trei ore pana oasele devin incredibil de moi, nu mai poti sa te uiti la o conserva cumparata fara sa simti diferenta! Aromate, fine si cu un gust profund si echilibrat de otet, ulei de masline si condiment, conserva de sardine homemade este reteta aceea pe care o faci o data si dupa care o tot repeti! Secretul sta in cele trei ore de fierbere la foc foarte mic. Rabdarea aceea care transforma sardinele proaspete si oasele fine intr-o conserva moale si incredibil de gustoasa! Servite reci cu lamaie, masline si felii de morcov, conserva de sardine homemade este aperitivul acela elegant si autentic pe care il pui pe masa si dupa care toata lumea intreba reteta!

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INGREDIENTE (pentru 8 portii)

• 1 kg sardine proaspete
• 2 morcovi taiati rondele
• 1 lingura boabe de mustar
• 1 lingurita fulgi de chilli
• 1 lingura boabe de piper KOK
• 2 foi de dafin KOK
• ½ pahar ulei de masline
• ½ pahar otet
• 2 pahare apa
• sare

Curatam sardinele bine, le spalam si le lasam la scurs cateva minute.

Intr-o cratita adanca punem o lingura de ulei de masline si asezam rondelele de morcov pe fund. Acestea vor forma un strat protector care impiedica sardinele sa se lipeasca.

Asezam sardinele curatate deasupra morcovilor intr-un strat uniform. Presaram cu sare, boabele de mustar, fulgii de chilli pentru cei care prefera o nota mai picanta, boabele de piper si foile de dafin.

Intr-un bol amestecam uleiul de masline, otetul si apa si turnam peste sardine. Ne asiguram ca lichidul acopera complet pestele. Daca nu este suficient completam pastrand aceleasi proportii de ulei, otet si apa.

Acoperim cu un capac si fierbem la foc foarte mic timp de 3 ore. Rabdarea este esentiala. La foc mic oasele devin incredibil de moi si aromele se impletesc perfect intr-un lichid bogat si parfumat!

Lasam sa se raceasca complet si servim sardinele reci cu felii de lamaie, masline si rondelele de morcov din cratita!

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English version

Homemade Sardine Preserve

Better than anything from a shop! Once you try sardines made at home with carrots, mustard seeds, chilli flakes, pepper and bay leaves, slow-cooked for three hours until the bones become incredibly soft, you will never be able to look at a bought tin without feeling the difference! Aromatic, delicate and with a deep and balanced flavour of vinegar, olive oil and spices — homemade sardine preserve is the recipe you make once and keep repeating! The secret lies in the three hours of cooking over very low heat. That patience which transforms fresh sardines and their fine bones into a soft and incredibly flavourful preserve! Served cold with lemon, olives and carrot slices — homemade sardine preserve is that elegant and authentic appetiser you put on the table and after which everyone asks for the recipe!

INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings)

• 1 kg fresh sardines
• 2 carrots cut into rounds
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
• 1 tablespoon KOK peppercorns
• 2 KOK bay leaves
• ½ glass olive oil
• ½ glass vinegar
• 2 glasses water
• salt

Clean the sardines thoroughly, wash them and leave to drain for a few minutes.

In a deep saucepan place a tablespoon of olive oil and arrange the carrot rounds on the bottom. These will form a protective layer that prevents the sardines from sticking.

Arrange the cleaned sardines on top of the carrots in an even layer. Season with salt, mustard seeds, chilli flakes for those who prefer a spicier note, peppercorns and bay leaves.

In a bowl mix the olive oil, vinegar and water and pour over the sardines. Make sure the liquid covers the fish completely. If there is not enough liquid top up keeping the same proportions of oil, vinegar and water.

Cover with a lid and cook over very low heat for 3 hours. Patience is essential. Over low heat the bones become incredibly soft and the flavours blend perfectly into a rich and fragrant liquid!

Leave to cool completely and serve the sardines cold with lemon slices, olives and the carrot rounds from the pot!

If you enjoyed this homemade sardine preserve recipe, we invite you to try other recipes for inspiration: Sardine Salad with Egg and Cream Cheese. Sardine Spread or Bruschetta with Tuna and Burrata.

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