Sardines (French fashion)

Sardines (French fashion)

A classic French preparation of sardines with a rich egg sauce.

Ingredients

  • 12 sardines Sardines
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
  • 4 slices Bread (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Tarragon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Made mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • Olives (optional) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

  1. 1Remove the skins and tails from the sardines.
  2. 2Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan. Sauté bread slices until golden brown.
  3. 3In a heat-safe bowl set over simmering water (a double boiler), whisk together the egg yolks, tarragon vinegar, cider vinegar, made mustard, salt, and 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
  4. 4Arrange the sardines on the toasted bread. Pour the sauce over the sardines. Serve with olives, if desired.
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