Burro E Alici - Sweet Butter And Anchovies

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   Select the anchovies, preferably Nettuno salted anchovies of Sicily from Gustiamo.com Rinse them in cool water to remove the caked-on salt. With a knife or fingernails, peel off the fillets and discard to guts and backbone of each anchovy. Rinse again, dry on paper towels, and moisten each with a little olive oil. You should have 12 fillets when done.

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   Allow the butter to come to room temperature so it is easily spreadable on soft bread.

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   Take 6 very fresh slices of Portuguese white bread, and spread a teaspoon of soft butter on each. Note that the original recipe called for a Tbs. of butter for each slice. Top each slice with 2 anchovy fillets.

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   Serve with a glass of dry white wine, preferably Italian, perhaps a Soave or even a Coda di Volpe from Campania.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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