Piquant Sauce II
Origin: Florence, Italy
Source: Pellegrino Artusi, 1891
Ingredients
- onion
- parsley
- leaves basil
- lean prosciutto
- capers
- good olive oil
- broth
- anchovies
- lemon juice
Instructions
- Finely chop a battutino of onion, parsley, basil, lean prosciutto, and vinegar-pressed capers.
- Cook it in good oil at a gentle boil until the onion browns, then moisten with a little broth and boil a while more.
- Off the heat, stir in one or two chopped anchovies and lemon juice. Use for poached eggs, steaks (unsalted), or cutlets.