Small-Fish (Anchovy) Patina
Origin: Rome, Italy
Source: Apicius, 400
Ingredients
- small fish (apua, anchovy/sprat)
- oil
- liquamen (Roman fermented fish sauce)
- wine
- rue
- oregano
- pepper
Instructions
- Wash the small fish and steep in oil; arrange in a Cuman earthenware dish.
- Add oil, liquamen and wine; baste with tied bundles of rue and oregano.
- When cooked, discard the herb bundles, sprinkle pepper and serve.