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Gavros Marinatos

Γαύρος μαρινάτος

Anchovies marinated in vinegar

Fish daysPrep 30 minNo cookingServes 4Plus 12 hours marinating
When to eat it. Has fish, so keep it for fish days: the Annunciation, Palm Sunday, and Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends in much of the Nativity Fast.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Lay the fillets skin side down in a dish and sprinkle with the salt.
  2. Cover completely with vinegar and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours, until white all through.
  3. Drain off the vinegar.
  4. Layer with garlic and parsley, cover with oil and keep in the fridge up to 3 days.

Tip. Freeze the fish for 48 hours first if you are not sure how fresh it is.

Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.

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