Struggling to desalinate anchovies? These flavorful fish are a kitchen staple—when they're not overwhelmingly salty.
Thankfully, there's a time-tested grandmother's method to remove excess salt fast, without compromising taste: soak them in wine vinegar. Here's how.
Contents 1. Remove the anchovies from their packaging.
2. Rinse under cold running water.
3. Pour wine vinegar into a small container.
4. Add the anchovies.
5. Soak for 20 minutes.
Your anchovies are now perfectly desalted! This simple, speedy technique ensures no more overly salty fillets ruining your dishes.
The wine vinegar draws out excess salt while preserving their rich flavor. For even milder results, soak longer.
Enjoy them in tapas, Niçoise salad, or mini puff pastries for aperitivo—delicious every time.
Vinegar's high acidity naturally neutralizes saltiness. Unlike plain water, which only rinses the surface, vinegar penetrates deep into the fish for thorough desalting.
Bonus: It imparts a subtle, enhancing flavor that's beloved in traditional recipes.
