Fresh anchovies are an oily fish that look and taste similar to sardines ... but try Italian or Spanish delis. Otherwise buy them cured or preserved - supermarkets do a limited range but delis ...

He points out that the fish are salt-cured for just the right amount of time, making them the perfect anchovy to enjoy ...

They soak for two days, spend about a week packed in oil, and come out ready to serve: a feisty California take on the boquerone, a Spanish vinegar-marinated anchovy. “It’s a special fish for ...