Patina De Pisciculis
from Marcus Gavius Apicius. De Re Coquinaria.
450g (1lb) Whole Sardines or other fish fillets, poached
120ml (4 floz) Olive Oil
150g Raisins or Sultanas
2 Onions, finely diced
45ml (3 tbsp) Fish Sauce, or to taste
1 tbsp Lovage or Parsley
1 tbsp Oregano
½ tsp Pepper, freshly ground
Cornflour
Place in a bowl the raisins or sultanas, onions, herbs, pepper and oil
and mix well.
Preheat oven to 180°C: 350°F: Gas 4
Place the mixture in a casserole and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Add a little cornflour dissolved in water and stir thoroughly.
Return to the oven for a few minutes.
Place the warm sardines or fish fillets on top of the mixture and serve. |
