Acciughe al Verde Piemontesi
Piedmont (Langhe and Monferrato tradition)
Piedmont's most beloved antipasto: salt-packed anchovies (Cantabrian if possible, Sicilian as the Italian alternative) desalted, filleted, and marinated in a rough salsa verde of chopped flat-leaf parsley, raw garlic, capers, and olive oil — no lemon, no vinegar in the original (the anchovies' preserved acidity is sufficient). Served piled on a small plate with good bread or alongside the full Piedmontese antipasto dell'insalata di carne cruda. The combination of the intensely salty, umami-rich anchovy against the fresh herb, garlic, and olive oil creates a concentrated flavour experience.