Ius in Sarda (Sauce for Bonito) is a traditional Ancient Roman recipe for a vinaigrette dressing intended to be served with fish. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ancient Roman version of: Sauce for Bonito (Ius in Sarda).
Ius in Sarda: piper, origanum, mentam, cepam, aceti modicum et oleum.
Translation
Sauce for Bonito: Pepper, oregano, mint, onion, a little vinegar, oil.
Ingredients:
60ml extra-virgin olive oil
30ml red wine vinegar
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 tsp mint, shredded
pinch of salt (optional)
Method:
Whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette and serve over the fish. This goes well with crisp-fried sardines or whitebait and also works with any boiled, or baked fish (it can also be used with cold fish and works excellently with tuna sashimi).