Anchovy Uses

If you purchase anchovies wrapped in salt, you'll need to leave them to soak for 5-10 minutes in a bowl of water to extract excess salt. Some of the brands leave the spine in, which can be easily removed by pinching it out with your fingers.

Add a pinch of anchovy to a balsamic and olive oil vinaigrette to appreciate a new depth of flavour.

Add two or three anchovies to a beef stew pot to give it a taste boost, without having to deal with a fishy smell.

Consider making a gourmet dip sauce by combining roasted red peppers, anchovies and olive oil in a blender. Use this for everything from crudités to breadsticks to tempura vegetables and lamb chops.

Complete a boned leg of lamb with a combination of dill, feta, diced olives, anchovies and lemon zest for a well-flavoured stuffing.

Add the garlic sauce to the red wine pan to pour over beef.