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Sarde in Saor with Pecorino
Cagliari (Sardegna) — Mother recipe · en it
A traditional Sardinian dish, crispy and sweet, served with grated pecorino.
⏱️ 30 min prep + 25 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 1 kg of sardines
- 2 onions
- 100 g zucchini
- 100 g red bell peppers
- 500 ml olive oil
- 100 g sugar
- 50 g grated pecorino
Method
- Clean and cut the sardines into small pieces, then season them.
- In a hot pan, fry the sardines on medium heat until they are crispy.
- In the same pan, sauté the onions, zucchini, and red bell peppers in a bit of olive oil.
- Add the sugar and cook for a couple of minutes until the honey forms.
- Insert the crispy sardines into the pan with the sautéed ingredients and mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated pecorino.
- Alternatively, the sardines can be baked in the oven at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
The story
Su Pecorino e Su Sarde is a traditional Sardinian dish that dates back to the times when fishermen prepared their local fish at home, using readily available ingredients.
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