Sardine rillettes from Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (page 25) by Dorie Greenspan

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    See recipe for other suggested herbs.

  • Lepa on October 26, 2019

    This was a huge hit with my family. I followed the recipe and included 1/4 cup of lemon juice, which added a lovely bright note, and used dill as the herb. We had a couple of cracker options but everyone agreed that saltines were best with this. I was astonished by how much my young children liked this. They ate a whole bowl before guests arrived and I had to make a second! I am going to stock up on sardines and make this regularly. I highly recommend it.

  • jenmacgregor18 on April 07, 2015

    This is good with a variety of herbs. It keeps well for quite a few days. In fact it is better after a little bit of time in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. great starter.

  • RosieB on January 25, 2015

    I made this for a starter with home made foccacia bread. It was easy and delicious. Definately will make again.

  • L.Nightshade on April 13, 2011

    Left the bones in, used neufchatel cheese, juice of one lime only, chives, parsley and dill. I pureed a handful of cornichons with a dash of vodka for sorbet, which was a great accompaniment to the rillettes. A big success, very tasty.

  • Breadcrumbs on April 03, 2011

    p. 25 Quick, delicious and different; we loved this and will definitely make it again! DG calls for 2 x 3.75 oz cans of sardines. I opted to use just one can for our first go at this dish. DG calls for Neufchatel or cream cheese. Since I had Quark, I chose to use that. This is a case where a specific quantity of citrus juice is not specified. DG calls for juice of 2 limes or, 1 lemon or, to taste. I found 2tbsp to be just right. My rillettes were loose, like a dip and it would have been even if another can of sardines had been added. Perhaps this is partially due to the fact that Quark is much looser than cream cheese. I’d whole-heartedly recommend this dish. It’s flavours far exceed the effort it takes to prepare the dish and it’s a different option to serve dinner guests. I served it w grilled pitas and, an assortment of crackers. Saltines were my preferred option in the end. Do try this; it’s wonderful!

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  • Simply Recipes

    ...I couldn't wait to try it. So. Darn. Good! I've made these several times and everyone loves them. Think a cross between a tuna spread and caviar.

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