Horse Mackerel in Olive Oil and Basil, Ati Manel, Portugal
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Horse Mackerel in Olive Oil and Basil, Ati Manel, Portugal
Ati Manel revives century-old family canning traditions using quality regional fish and minimalist seasoning. This tin features horse mackerel—known locally as carapau—packed in olive oil with a touch of basil.
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PRODUCER: Ati Manel
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ORIGIN: Portugal
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FISH VARIETY: Horse Mackerel (Trachurus trachurus)
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PREPARATION: Whole fish are cleaned, lightly cooked, and preserved in olive oil with basil
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TEXTURE: Firm and meaty with a clean, flaky bite
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FLAVOR PROFILE:
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Aromas: Herbaceous, briny, and savory
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Palate: Bold and salty with mild fish flavor balanced by soft olive oil and basil
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Finish: Clean and herbal with lingering salinity
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PAIRINGS:
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Crisp white wines, light chillable reds, or citrus-forward cocktails
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Amaro, whiskey highballs, or dry vermouth
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Salty cheeses or fresh pickles
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SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
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Toss into warm pasta with lemon and parsley
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Serve on toast with shaved fennel or tomatoes
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Add to a salad or build out a seacuterie board
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INGREDIENTS: Horse mackerel, olive oil, basil, salt
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CAUGHT IN: Iberian Peninsula
A compact, herb-laced conserva with just the right punch.
Horse Mackerel in Olive Oil and Basil, Ati Manel, Portugal
Ati Manel revives century-old family canning traditions using quality regional fish and minimalist seasoning. This tin features horse mackerel—known locally as carapau—packed in olive oil with a touch of basil.
-
PRODUCER: Ati Manel
-
ORIGIN: Portugal
-
FISH VARIETY: Horse Mackerel (Trachurus trachurus)
-
PREPARATION: Whole fish are cleaned, lightly cooked, and preserved in olive oil with basil
-
TEXTURE: Firm and meaty with a clean, flaky bite
-
FLAVOR PROFILE:
-
Aromas: Herbaceous, briny, and savory
-
Palate: Bold and salty with mild fish flavor balanced by soft olive oil and basil
-
Finish: Clean and herbal with lingering salinity
-
-
PAIRINGS:
-
Crisp white wines, light chillable reds, or citrus-forward cocktails
-
Amaro, whiskey highballs, or dry vermouth
-
Salty cheeses or fresh pickles
-
-
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
-
Toss into warm pasta with lemon and parsley
-
Serve on toast with shaved fennel or tomatoes
-
Add to a salad or build out a seacuterie board
-
-
INGREDIENTS: Horse mackerel, olive oil, basil, salt
-
CAUGHT IN: Iberian Peninsula
A compact, herb-laced conserva with just the right punch.