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Coastal Spice Sardine Cream
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Coastal Spice Sardine Cream

Recipe made for PelicanPassageBob
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LAFAYETTE SELECT BLEND Buy now from Salted Perfection $16

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I remember this little spot near the docks where the air smelled like salt spray and hot spices. It wasn't fancy, but it felt alive. This dressing takes me back there. We're keeping it strict to the animal kingdom for the carnivore crowd, using rich egg yolks and savory sardines to build a creamy, umami-packed emulsion that hits like a curry without the plants. It's got that heat, that depth, and a story in every spoonful.

Compatible Diets
Carnivore
Avoids these common allergens
Tree Nuts
Regional Influences
African Indian & South Asian
Made to serve: 3-4
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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Salted Perfection Lafayette Select Blend
  • 1 can (3.75 oz) sardines in water, drained well
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup warm bacon drippings (or melted beef tallow)
  • 2–3 tbsp warm water, to adjust consistency
Tony Tip: This recipe calls for canned fish. My personal pantry pick is Wild Planet for their commitment to sustainable practices.

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mash the drained sardines with a fork until they are completely smooth and paste-like. Don't rush this; we want a creamy texture, not chunks.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the Salted Perfection Lafayette Select Blend. The cayenne and allspice in there are gonna give us that warm, African-Indian spice vibe we're looking for.
  3. Slowly drizzle the warm bacon drippings into the yolk mixture while whisking constantly. Treat it like you're making a mayonnaise; you want a thick, glossy emulsion.
  4. Whisk in the sardine paste until fully combined.
  5. Thin the dressing with warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a pourable consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Serve immediately over your favorite steak or eat it straight up. DUNZO!

Tony’s Fine Print

They tell me every recipe needs a little fine print, so here’s mine. I do my best to keep things straight, no surprises and no sneaky allergens. The info you see here is put together with care, capisce? But kitchens are wild places and ingredients do not always behave. Always double-check the labels on what you buy, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. If something does not look right, trust your gut (and your doctor) before you trust me. Bottom line: I am here to guide, not to diagnose. You cook, you taste, you take responsibility.

Deal? Good. Now let’s eat.

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