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Dishes made with anchovy

14 dishes from around the world that list anchovy as a main ingredient.

Caesar salad 🇲🇽 Mexico and 3 moreRomaine lettuce tossed with a creamy, tangy dressing and croutons Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Salade niçoise 🇫🇷 France and 1 moreA French salad of tomatoes, eggs, olives and anchovies or tuna from Nice Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Königsberger KlopseMeat 🇩🇪 Germany and 1 moreGerman meatballs in a creamy white sauce with capers Main dish, Lunch, Dinner FougasseVegan 🇫🇷 FranceLeaf-shaped bread from Provence, often with olives, cheese or herbs Bread PissaladièreFish or seafood 🇫🇷 France and 1 moreThick flatbread from Nice topped with caramelised onions, olives and anchovies Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Tapenadetapenada 🇫🇷 FranceOlive and caper paste from Provence, often served as a spread or appetizer Sauce, pickle or ferment, Snacks, Lunch Bagna càudaFish or seafood 🇮🇹 Italy and 3 moreA warm anchovy and garlic dip from Piedmont, served with vegetables Sauce, pickle or ferment, Dinner Vitello tonnatoMeat 🇮🇹 Italy and 3 moreChilled veal slices covered in a creamy tuna sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Tumpengꦠꦸꦩ꧀ꦥꦼꦁ 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreCone-shaped rice surrounded by assorted Indonesian side dishes Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Zeppole 🇮🇹 Italy and 3 moreItalian deep-fried dough balls, sweet or savory, often filled or topped Pie or savoury pastry, Snacks, Tea time Pan bagnat 🇫🇷 FranceA round sandwich from Nice filled with salad, tuna or anchovies, and olive oil Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Pasta con le sardeFish or seafood 🇮🇹 ItalySicilian pasta with sardines, anchovies, wild fennel and breadcrumbs Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Banmian板麵 🇨🇳 China and 3 moreHandmade Chinese noodles in soup, often with anchovies, meat and leafy greens Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Mee rebus 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreNoodles in a rich, savoury gravy from Maritime Southeast Asia Main dish, Lunch, Dinner

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