It is now well known that in the gastronomic panorama of fish the Cantabrian anchovies they are classified as an undisputed excellence. It is an extremely versatile product, in fact, they can be used in the kitchen as an appetizer, but also to season pasta or to accompany a second course.
What is the secret of the unique taste of this product?
Between myth and history
The Cantabrian anchovies they are prized anchovies found in the Cantabrian Sea, in the Atlantic Ocean, in the north of Spain.
In that portion of the sea the water is very deep and cold and this In order to survive, this valuable species of anchovies has developed a thicker layer of fat and larger meat, thus improving its taste.
The history of Cantabrian anchovies, therefore, is a mix between Spain and Italy. According to a nice anecdote, in the 19th century in Spain, anchovies were not usually consumed and, in fact, they were even used as bait to catch the most sought after fish.
On the contrary, in Italy, anchovies have always been very sought after And consumed , to the point that the demand for this product could not be satisfied, since these anchovies were scarce in Italian seas.
It is said that thanks to Spanish diplomats, the Italians learned of the abundance of anchovies in Cantabria and of the little consideration they enjoyed and thus a solid and lasting collaboration between the parties was born.
The Cantabrian anchovies , once salted and placed in barrels, were now shipped to Italy and processed with sophisticated techniques, thus giving rise to the marketing of a very valuable product.
Cantabrian anchovies
Mare Puro offers different types of products, below are some of them.
THE Cantabrian anchovy fillets with dried tomato they are a flagship among the products that Tonnomaremio offers. They are presented in olive oil with dried tomatoes, to fully enhance the natural flavor of the anchovies, available in a 95g jar.
The second variant of the product involves the addition of chilli pepper. THE Cantabrian anchovy fillets with chilli pepper they are a typical product of Sicilian gastronomy and the use of chilli gives a note of color to the fine and particular taste of the anchovies.
There are different types of Cantabrian anchovies.
Each of these products can be used to make tasty treats appetizers of the sea or for season some pasta.
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