Sarde in Saor

Ingredients

• •1 1/2 lb fresh sardines, cleaned
• •1/2 cup flour, for dusting
• •1/2 cup olive oil, for frying
• •3 large onions, thinly sliced
• •1/4 cup raisins
• •1/4 cup pine nuts
• •1/3 cup white wine vinegar
• •1 tsp kosher salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Lightly dust the cleaned sardines with flour and season them with a little salt.

2. 2

   Heat part of the olive oil in a skillet and fry the sardines until just golden, then drain them well.

3. 3

   In another pan, cook the onions slowly in the remaining oil until very soft and lightly caramelized.

4. 4

   Add the raisins, pine nuts, vinegar, pepper, and the remaining salt, and simmer briefly to blend the sweet-and-sour flavors.

5. 5

   Arrange a layer of sardines in a shallow dish.

6. 6

   Cover with a layer of the onion mixture and repeat until everything is used.

7. 7

   Let the dish cool, then refrigerate for several hours or overnight to marinate.

8. 8

   Bring to room temperature before serving.