Vine Wrapped Sardines on Mosbolletjie Toast
As I am writing this recipe, my mind wanders to the Mediterranean coast line, and I can just see how simple fishermen would prepare this dish on an open fire next to the waters, using the day’s catch and savouring the flavours of the ocean. I prepare these sardines often, and they can be served as an appetiser or as a dish on their own. The pickled vine leaves give the sardines an extra tangy flavour, as does the nut and lemon stuffing. After grilling the sardines, serve with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and coarse salt. For this recipe, we are using mosbolletjie toast to serve the sardines, paired with a tossed green grape salad with homemade salsa verde. Serve with Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay or a slightly chilled Cabernet Sauvignon.
Chef Mynhardt
SERVINGS
4 – 6 people
PREP TIME
30 min
ASSEMBLY TIME
30min
Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 12 sardines cleaned head on
- 24 large, pickled vine leaves
- 1 cup of golden sultanas
- 1 cup of pine nuts
- Grated rind of three lemons
- 25 ml of Willow Creek Privé extra virgin olive oil
- Handful of flat leaf Italian Parsle
- Salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
-
On a flat, clean surface, lay two vine leaves down so that they overlap halfway. Place the opened, clean sardine on the leaves.
-
Place the sultanas, nuts, lemon rind, oil, and parsley into a blender and pulse lightly until the nuts and sultanas are just crushed. Remove and place into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
-
Stuff the sardines by spooning a table spoonful of filling into each sardine. Start rolling the vine leaves from left to right, and tightly wrap the sardines. Drizzle with more olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
-
Grill the sardines on a grid on a medium-to-hot fire for six to eight minutes, until cooked.
-
Serve with grilled mosbolletjie bread and a tossed green grape salad.
Willow Creek Olive Estate
Willow Creek Olive Estate Privé
R660.00
Our Liquid Masterpiece
Welcome to the pinnacle of extra virgin olive oil. Willow Creek Olive Estate Privé is not merely a condiment; it’s a liquid treasure, crafted from the finest 0.1% of our estate’s harvest, reserved for the epicurean connoisseur.
WILLOW CREEK OLIVE PRODUCTS
Product Range
Willow Creek Olive Products strives to be the preferred South African extra virgin olive oil brand by developing a diversified range of quality, ethical and trusted products that promote a healthy lifestyle. Our versatile range of premium olive-based products is constantly evolving to accommodate the culinary and sensory demands of consumers and connoisseurs alike.
