Bagna Cauda: Garlic & Anchovies Dip Sauce

Bagna cauda is made up with garlic, oil and anchovies and people used to eat it with fresh vegetables. This is a very tasty dish and people use it as a main dish but it can also be served as a starter before dinner.

In the old days, when people gathered with their family members or friends, they used to eat this dish. But now in modern times it is considered as a sign of friendship and happiness.

CONTENT OF RECIPE

Ingredients / Ingredienti	2 Cups Garlic 17 Oz Unsalted  Anchovies 1 2/3 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 7 Tbsp Butter 2 1/2 Cups of Milk Fresh Vegetables (Bell Peppers, Onions, Beets, Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes,  Cardoons, Potatoes)
Cooking Time / Tempo di cottura	15 to 20 Minutes
Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di cottura	160°F ~ 70°C
Utensils / Utensili	Clay Pot Frying Pan Saucepan
Cooking Method / Metodo di cottura	Stove

METHOD

Step 1: Chop fresh vegetables and keep aside.

Step 2: To make the garlic digestible, we will cut the garlic into two parts. Boil it in a saucepan and do this four times. This will make the garlic digestible and retain its taste.

Step 3: Now boil the same garlic in milk.

Step 4: In a separate frying pan cook these anchovies with some butter and oil on medium heat till it turns into cream.

Step 5: One thing to keep in mind is to cook them well because if they are not cooked completely then the dish will taste rancid.

Step 6: Blend all these ingredients together and make a smooth paste.

Step 7: Now your Bagna cauda is ready, you can arrange it in a clay pot and dip the fresh chopped vegetables in it.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does bagna cauda mean in Italian?

In Italian Bagna means gravy and cauda means hot. So, the meaning of bagna cauda is "hot sauce".

What is the famous anchovy sauce?

“Colatura di Alici” is the famous anchovy dish. it is made by fermenting anchovies with the help of sea salt. It is used to enhance the flavor of pasta and salads because it has strong salty flavor.

What do you do with anchovy sauce?

Anchovy sauce combinations:

• Oven-baked potatoes along with capers and anchovies.
• Spaghetti with anchovy, chili and breadcrumbs.
• Kale with anchovy Florentine pizzas.
• Purple sprouting broccoli and anchovy sauce.
• Roast anchovy butter lamb and Boulanger new potatoes.
• Salsa Verde.
• Broccoli salad and anchovies and eggs.

Why add anchovies to pasta?

Pasta has a great flavor but when it comes to enhance its flavor we use anchovies. Basically anchovies are used to enhance the flavor of dishes.

What is the history of Bagna Cauda?

In the 16th century Bagna Cauda was associated with Italy. But basically it originated from a province, France.