Practical ingredient guide
Fresh sardines
Small fresh oily fish; distinct from sardines in oil.
Fish
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Small fresh oily fish; distinct from sardines in oil. Cured toasts after prior freezing, grilling and roasting.
Flavour profile
Small fresh oily fish; distinct from sardines in oil.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Look for clear eyes and fresh smell, and request early gutting.
Store
Keep at 0–4°C, separate from ready-to-eat foods; cook within the labelled period or freeze.
Prepare
Cured toasts after prior freezing, grilling and roasting.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Cured toasts after prior freezing, grilling and roasting.
How to substitute it
Substitution changes flavour or texture; use fresh sardines when the recipe specifies it.
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