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Panini of the Week

by Bill Spohn » Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:34 pm

Here is one that has my current devotion.

On a panini bun or baguette, spread a good layer of anchioade.

For those unfamiliar with anchoiade, it is a Provencal paste made from anchovies (oil pack, not salt, unless you soak them - don't want too much salt), garlic, thyme, and some sort of bulking agent - I use a day old chunk of bread tossed in the processor to turn it to soft crumbs, but some recipes use ground almonds.

Dot some halved black olives on top of the anchoiade layer (pitted, obviously), Nicoise by preference.

Add a layer of skinned red pepper (you can but jars of these at most Italian suppliers if you aren't into charring and peeling your own).

Top with cheese of your choice. I often cheat and use Provolone instead of a French cheese.

Into the panini maker for 5 minutes and see if this rings your bells too.
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Re: Panini of the Week

by Rahsaan » Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:19 pm

Olives and anchoiade sounds pretty intense! I guess the neutral Provolone helps to balance it.

Of course I like strong flavors, so..
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Re: Panini of the Week

by Jenise » Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:30 pm

Nothing there not to love! Sounds like you're really bonding with your panini maker.
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Re: Panini of the Week

by Bill Spohn » Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:44 pm

Rahsaan - the anchoiade isn't very strong at all. Think of it as a slightly fishy paste with thyme flavours. The red pepper works off that very well.

The other great use for anchoiade is as a base for a thin crust tart, with a decent anchoiade layer on the bottom, and sauteed onions on top, dotted with black Nicoise olives. This is known as Pisaladiere (some versions also add tomato sauce) You really get that Provencal feel from that one!

Jenise - haven't bonded to it yet, although I did almost shut my finger in it once.....

BTW, the perfect wine for this stuff is either Cotes du Rhone, or something Italian.

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Re: Panini of the Week

by Randy P » Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:47 pm

Now that's got me drooling! -RP

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