Small Sardines in Brava Sauce, José Gourmet, Portugal (90g)
José Gourmet is known for pairing high-quality Portuguese seafood with inventive, chef-driven sauces packaged in original illustrated tins. This offering, part of the brand's ABC+ collection, takes small sardines (petingas) and preserves them in a brava sauce — a Portuguese interpretation of the classic Spanish tapas profile. The recipe won the 2023 Sofi Award for Best New Seafood Product for its fusion of Iberian maritime tradition with contemporary spice.
- PRODUCER: José Gourmet
- ORIGIN: Portugal
- FISH VARIETY: Small Sardine / Petinga (Sardina pilchardus, juvenile)
- PREPARATION: Small sardines sourced from the Portuguese coast, hand-packed according to traditional conservatory methods in a brava sauce emulsion of red pepper, garlic, chili, and extra virgin olive oil.
- TEXTURE: Firm yet tender, with a creamy mouthfeel from the sauce
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FLAVOR PROFILE:
- Aromas: Roasted red pepper, garlic, a touch of chili heat
- Palate: Rich and aromatic, delicate sardine oils balanced by regional spice
- Finish: Warm chili finish with lingering red pepper and garlic
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PAIRINGS:
- Light lager
- Crusty bread or boiled potatoes
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SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Served with crusty bread to soak up the brava sauce
- Alongside boiled or roasted potatoes
- Part of a tapas-style spread with olives and pickles
- INGREDIENTS: Small Sardines (Petingas), Brava Sauce (Red Pepper, Garlic, Chili, Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
- CAUGHT IN: Portuguese coast
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Size: 90g
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Additional details:
- 2023 Sofi Award winner, Best New Seafood Product
- tin artwork illustrated by Maria Teresa Rangel
- gluten-free
- 2023 Sofi Award winner, Best New Seafood Product
Small Sardines in Brava Sauce, José Gourmet, Portugal (90g)
José Gourmet is known for pairing high-quality Portuguese seafood with inventive, chef-driven sauces packaged in original illustrated tins. This offering, part of the brand's ABC+ collection, takes small sardines (petingas) and preserves them in a brava sauce — a Portuguese interpretation of the classic Spanish tapas profile. The recipe won the 2023 Sofi Award for Best New Seafood Product for its fusion of Iberian maritime tradition with contemporary spice.
- PRODUCER: José Gourmet
- ORIGIN: Portugal
- FISH VARIETY: Small Sardine / Petinga (Sardina pilchardus, juvenile)
- PREPARATION: Small sardines sourced from the Portuguese coast, hand-packed according to traditional conservatory methods in a brava sauce emulsion of red pepper, garlic, chili, and extra virgin olive oil.
- TEXTURE: Firm yet tender, with a creamy mouthfeel from the sauce
-
FLAVOR PROFILE:
- Aromas: Roasted red pepper, garlic, a touch of chili heat
- Palate: Rich and aromatic, delicate sardine oils balanced by regional spice
- Finish: Warm chili finish with lingering red pepper and garlic
-
PAIRINGS:
- Light lager
- Crusty bread or boiled potatoes
-
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Served with crusty bread to soak up the brava sauce
- Alongside boiled or roasted potatoes
- Part of a tapas-style spread with olives and pickles
- INGREDIENTS: Small Sardines (Petingas), Brava Sauce (Red Pepper, Garlic, Chili, Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
- CAUGHT IN: Portuguese coast
-
Size: 90g
-
Additional details:
- 2023 Sofi Award winner, Best New Seafood Product
- tin artwork illustrated by Maria Teresa Rangel
- gluten-free
- 2023 Sofi Award winner, Best New Seafood Product