1 pound marinated anchovies fresh salted whole tinned cleaned (not the or variety)
0.3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 servings cherry tomatoes as needed
4 servings top
3 large eggs
4 servings olive oil extra virgin for dipping bread, optional
1.5 cup flour
2 cup olive oil
4 servings salt and pepper black to taste
Equipment
bowl
sauce pan
kitchen thermometer
Directions
If you are using whole, fresh anchovies you must clean them first. Pull off the heads and pull out the insides. Then rinse with clean water.
Pour the olive oil into a small deep saucepan set over heat. Use a deep fry thermometer to monitor the heat.Meanwhile, add the eggs to a small bowl and beat until well mixed.
Add the flour, cayenne, salt and black pepper to a shallow bowl, use a fork to mix the ingredients together. Dip the fish one at a time into the beaten eggs and then roll it in flour.When the oil reaches 365 degrees F. fry the fish a few at a time, rolling them around in the oil to assure even cooking until they are golden brown (about 5-8 minutes).
Serve with crusty bread, extra-virgin olive oil for dipping the bread (optional) and tomatoes.
