Sardine Rillettes

By OcadoLife
Classic French rillettes can be made from meat or fish. This super-quick version uses a handy tin of sardines, mixed with soft cheese to create a creamy concoction that can be whipped up at a moment’s notice. Lemon zest…
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Ingredients

6 total
  • 1 (120g) tin sardines in oil, drained
  • 50g soft cheese
  • ½ tbsp chopped chives, plus extra to finish
  • ¼ lemon, zested
  • 1 pinch pinch sea salt flakes
  • 1 baguette, sliced and toasted (or crostini), to serve (optional)

Method

3 steps
  1. Step 1

    Put the sardines in a bowl and roughly mash with a fork.

  2. Step 2

    Add the soft cheese, chives, lemon zest and sea salt; continue to mash until combined.

  3. Step 3

    Serve sprinkled with a few extra chives, with baguette slices or crostini for spreading over, if you like. Leftovers will keep chilled in an airtight container for up to 3 days.