r/tinnedtopclub

This is my second attempt at sardine pate. The first was fine but not great (that's what I get for following an Instagram recipe). This time I did some research and built my own recipe from scratch. I chose to use Polar smoked sardines because of their intense smokey flavor, as well as a can of neutral sardines to try to balance out that smokiness. This came out absolutely phenomenal, 9.5/10. PLEASE try making this for yourself, its so easy and simply DELICIOUS!!!

ScienceIsSexy420's Sardine Pate:

• 1 can Polar smoker sardines, including oil
• 1 can neutral sardines, drained
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 5 cloves roasted garlic
• 1 teaspoon smokey chili pepper (I used a Turkish pepper called urfa biber)
• 1 teaspoon ground peppercorn medley
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 cup loosely packed parsley leaves (Italian/flat leaf parsley)
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 small shallots (or 1 medium shallot)

Substitutions:

If you don't have urfa biber you can use smoked paprika instead (but please consider trying urfa biber, its so much better than paprika). Shallots can be replaced with red onions if desired.

If you like mussels and you swap with someone in Australia, consider trying to acquire a tin of these. Very tender texture. Light whiskey flavor. Yum. Thanks johncitizen!