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))
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Instructions
- 1Remove the skins and tails from the sardines.
- 2Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan. Sauté bread slices until golden brown.
- 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.
- 4Arrange the sardines on the toasted bread. Pour the sauce over the sardines. Serve with olives, if desired.
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