RECIPE: SWEET AND SOUR COURGETTES

Posted by Golden on August 14th, 2010

INGREDIENTS:

500g courgettes

3 tsp Soya oil

1 large clove, finely chopped

3 tsp white wine vinegar

3 tsp water

6-8 anchovy fillets, canned

3 tsp pine kernels (cashews)

3 tsp raisins (or saltanas)

Salt and pepper

Fresh herbs to garnish.

DIRECTIONS:

1.     Cut the courgettes into long thin slips. Heat the oil in a large heavy based frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and fry, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.

2.     Add the courgettes and cook stirring until brown. Add the vinegar and water. Reduce the heat and shimmer for 10 minutes.

3.     Drain the anchovies and mash them to a paste.

4.     Stir the anchovies, pine kernels and raisins into a frying pan. Increase the heat and stir until the courgettes are coated in a thin sauce and are tender. Taste and season, but remember anchovies are very salty.

5.     Either serve immediately or leave to cool completely, then serve garnished with fresh herbs.