Italian Appetizer (Antipasti) Recipes - Anchovies and Garlic (Acciughe e Aglio) Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 garlic cloves, quartered

• 30 ml/2 tbsp wine vinegar

• 50 g/2 oz/1 small can anchovy fillets, drained

• 90 ml/6 tbsp olive oil

• 2.5 ml/1/2 tsp salt

• 2.5 ml/1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• Lettuce leaves, to serve

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Method:

1. Chop the anchovies into 1 cm/1/2 in pieces. Put the garlic pieces and vinegar into a bowl, stir well, and allow to stand for at least 1 hour.

2. Press the garlic pieces against the side of the bowl with the back of a spoon, and discard them.

3. Add the anchovies, oil, salt and pepper. Toss. Serve on a bed of lettuce.