Jul 13 2026
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Boquerones (gf) Recipe

Inspired by El Farol
Time3h
Serves4

marinated white anchovies, heirloom tomato, avocado, herb olive oil

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Ingredients

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Anchovies

Salad

Method

Preparing the Anchovies

  1. 1

    Clean the Anchovies

    Rinse the fresh white anchovies under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Cure the Anchovies

    In a bowl, mix the sea salt with water until dissolved. Submerge the anchovies in the saltwater solution and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Marinate the Anchovies

    After 30 minutes, rinse the anchovies under cold water and pat dry. Place them in a clean jar, layer with white wine vinegar, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate.

Preparing the Salad

  1. 4

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Dice the heirloom tomatoes and avocado into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large bowl.

  2. 5

    Make the Herb Olive Oil

    In a small bowl, mix the extra virgin olive oil with chopped fresh herbs. Drizzle over the diced tomatoes and avocado.

  3. 6

    Combine and Serve

    Gently toss the salad ingredients together. Serve the marinated anchovies on top of the salad.

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