Description
Since ancient times, the Mediterranean Sea has been the crossroads of food traditions that have been handed down over the millennia, and its salted anchovies have been used since the ancient Romansas a super flavoring in their cuisine.
Mediterranean anchovies are low in saturated fats and particularly rich in omega 3and vitamin D, they are an excellent source of noble proteins, have a high calcium and mineral content, fully included in the list of foods of the typical Mediterranean diet. We thought of combining them with the Sicilian gastronomic tradition by making rolled anchovy fillets, combining the Mediterranean anchovy fillets with the typical Sicilian aperitif ingredients and rolling dried tomatoes, almonds, pistachios inside them, creating a highly sophisticated combination.
The anchovy is the humblest fish of our seas that, entrusted to the wise work of our master salters, is transformed into a real triumph of taste and refinement.
Our anchovies in extra virgin olive oil: how they are made
The story of our Anchovy Fillets begins in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sciacca and Africa there is the Strait of Sicily, where, between the months of late April and mid-May, the raw material is fished. The choice of location and fishing period is not random because they allow the best anchovies to be found in these waters, so as to obtain a finished product of the highest quality.
Our Anchovies are processed exclusively at the fishing site. The brine, seasoning and cutting of the ventral part and tail phases are followed by the more delicate filleting phase in which, manually, the anchovy is separated along the dorsal spine, thus obtaining two fleshy fillets. A final cleaning, to eliminate small thorns and skin residue, before proceeding with manual packaging and the addition of extra virgin olive oil.
The artisanal process to obtain each package of our Fillets is long and meticulous, but each phase is essential to obtain a product with an intense, unique, slightly salty flavor and a firm, soft and meaty consistency.
Thanks to their very particular characteristics, our Anchovy Fillets in EVOSI’ oil are perfect for the preparation of sauces, pasta sauces, finger food and other appetizers, as well as to flavor a wide variety of first courses. Also perfect on pizza, to be enjoyed alone or on a slice of bread or in combination with other ingredients in various preparations, they can be enjoyed on a bruschetta or added to a salad.
