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Patum Peperium - A Gentleman's Paste
120g x Anchovies in olive oil. Drained
120g x Butter - unsalted
1/4 x Teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 x Teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 x Teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 x Teaspoon ginger - minced
1/4 - 1/2 x Teaspoon black pepper. To your taste
1 x Pinch cayenne pepper or your preferred chilli fakes - optional
Place the butter and anchovies in a processor and pulse until you have a smooth relish or paste. Next add the pepper and spices to the paste and lightly pulse Place in sealed jars - the relish will keep up to 2 weeks in a refrigerator
Important: To reduce the salt content soak the anchovies in milk or cold water for one hour then pat dry.
Comments: All the ingredients may be altered to your taste.