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
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
-
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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.