Ingredients
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Directions
Wash the anchovies thoroughly under cool water; rub them gently
between the fingers to remove all salt, and also the skin and fins.
Rinse, and drain. Place in a bowl and cover with vinegar; let stand
until ready to serve, then pour off the vinegar and replace it with a
dressing of equal amounts of vinegar and oil--enough to just barely
cover the anchovies. Serve directly from bowl.
NOTE: These may be eaten in their entirety--bones and all--or the
bones may be removed.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Fish; Seafood
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