Citrus Cured Sardines with Cracked Wheat: Sarde alla Lupa (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Citrus Cured Sardines with Cracked Wheat: Sarde alla Lupa (Mario Batali)
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  1. Place the sugar in a shallow casserole. Place each sardine fillet in the bowl and toss lightly in the sugar. Pat off the excess, discard the sugar and follow the same procedure with the salt. Discard excess salt, place the fillets in 1 layer in the casserole, cover tightly and refrigerate.
  2. Remove from the casserole, and rinse the salt from the fillets. Set on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a shallow casserole, combine the citrus juices and zests. Place the fillets in the casserole, making sure that each fillet is completely covered with juice. Cover and refrigerate for 2 days, agitating occasionally to keep fillets moist and add more liquid if necessary, maintaining the 1:2:1 ratio of lime to orange to grapefruit.
  4. Remove the fillets from the citrus bath and discard the liquid. Drizzle the fillets with the 1/4-cup olive oil and set aside.
  5. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil.
  6. Place the bulgar in a medium-sized pot with a lid. Pour the boiling water over the bulgar and immediately cover with the lid. After 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the bulgar with a fork, testing it to make sure that it is tender and chewy. Remove to a tray and spread out in a thin layer to cool completely.
  7. When the bulgar has cooled, place it in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3/4 cup olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste.
  8. Place the leaves, herbs and fronds in a separate bowl and toss with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste.
  9. To assemble the dish, place a mound of the bulgar in the middle of each of 6 chilled dinner plates. Criss-cross 2 sardine fillets over each mound of bulgar, top with a small handful of the salad and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 494.89 Kcal (2072 kJ)
Calories from fat 355.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.48g 61%
Sodium 4247.06mg 177%
Potassium 107.85mg 2%
Total Carbs 32.88g 11%
Sugars 21.79g 87%
Dietary Fiber 3.18g 13%
Protein 2.85g 6%
Vitamin C 24.4mg 41%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 18.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 203.01 Kcal (850 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.19g 61%
Sodium 1742.21mg 177%
Potassium 44.24mg 2%
Total Carbs 13.49g 11%
Sugars 8.94g 87%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 13%
Protein 1.17g 6%
Vitamin C 10mg 41%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 7.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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