Alici marinate, also known as marinated anchovies, is a popular dish in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. This dish can be found in various towns and communes in the region, including Rimini, Bologna, and Modena. It is commonly served in local restaurants, seafood markets, and specialty food shops such as La Sirena in Rimini and Pescheria da Claudio in Bologna.
To make alici marinate, fresh anchovies are cleaned, filleted, and marinated in a mixture of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs such as parsley and oregano. The dish is typically served as an appetizer or antipasto, often accompanied by crusty bread or served on a bed of arugula.
Sardun marined, or marinated sardines, is another popular seafood dish in Emilia-Romagna. It can be found in similar locations as alici marinate, including seafood markets and specialty food shops. To make sardun marined, fresh sardines are cleaned, filleted, and marinated in a similar mixture of olive oil, vinegar, and herbs.
Both alici marinate and sardun marined have received PAT (Traditional Agri-food Product) recognition in Italy. This designation signifies that the dishes are made using traditional methods and ingredients specific to the Emilia-Romagna region. The specifications for alici marinate and sardun marined include the exclusive use of local anchovies and sardines, as well as the traditional marinating process using olive oil, vinegar, and herbs.
Sources:
– www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it
– www.parcodeltapo.it