Jul 14 2026
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Sardines Conserva Recipe

Inspired by Cart-Driver RiNo
Time30m
Serves4

tinned sardines, piada bread, seasonal compound butter, sambal

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Ingredients

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Sardines

Piada Bread

Compound Butter

Method

Sardines Preparation

  1. 1

    Open the cans of sardines and drain the excess olive oil into a bowl. Set aside the sardines.

Piada Bread Preparation

  1. 2

    Warm the piada flatbreads in a skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they are soft and pliable.

Compound Butter Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Compound Butter

    In a small bowl, mix the softened unsalted butter, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and salt until well combined. Shape the mixture into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Spread a generous amount of the compound butter on each piece of warm piada bread.

  2. 5

    Top the buttered bread with the drained sardines, placing them evenly across the surface.

  3. 6

    Drizzle the sambal oelek over the sardines to add heat and flavor.

  4. 7

    Serve immediately while the piada is warm, optionally garnishing with extra herbs or lemon wedges.

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