Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNiu KitchenOur Gilda Recipe

Our Gilda Recipe

Inspired by Niu Kitchen
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Marinated sardines, grated tomato, piparras, garlic oil

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Marinade Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Sardines

  1. 1

    Clean the Sardines

    Begin by cleaning the fresh sardines. Remove the heads, guts, and scales. Rinse them under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.

  3. 3

    Marinate the Sardines

    Place the cleaned sardines in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the sardines, ensuring they are well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Prepare the Grated Tomato

    While the sardines are marinating, prepare the grated tomato. Grate fresh tomatoes using a box grater, discarding the skin. Set aside.

  2. 5

    Slice the Piparras

    Drain the piparras from their pickling liquid and slice them into smaller pieces if desired.

  3. 6

    Assemble the Dish

    Once the sardines are marinated, arrange them on a serving plate. Spoon the grated tomato over the sardines and scatter the sliced piparras on top.

  4. 7

    Drizzle with Garlic Oil

    For added flavor, drizzle some of the leftover marinade (garlic oil) over the assembled sardines and serve immediately.

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