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Patum Peperium - A Gentleman's Paste
4 x tins, 45g Anchovies in olive oil. Drained
150g x Butter - unsalted
1/4 x Teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 x Teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 x Teaspoon ginger - ground
1/4 x Teaspoon black pepper
1 x Pinch cayenne pepper - optional
1 x Tablespoon lemon juice
Place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until you have a smooth relish or paste. 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.