Piquant Sauce II

Origin: Florence, Italy

Source: Pellegrino Artusi, 1891

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Finely chop a battutino of onion, parsley, basil, lean prosciutto, and vinegar-pressed capers.
  2. Cook it in good oil at a gentle boil until the onion browns, then moisten with a little broth and boil a while more.
  3. Off the heat, stir in one or two chopped anchovies and lemon juice. Use for poached eggs, steaks (unsalted), or cutlets.

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