Sa Burrida alla Oristanese
Sa Burrida is a traditional marinated fish dish from Oristano: boiled dogfish (palombo) marinated in a sauce of walnuts, vinegar, and garlic. A dish of Catalan origin, it tells the story of Sardinia's judicial period.
It is served cold as an appetizer for special occasions.
Preparation
- 1
Boil the fish in salted water for 15 minutes. Drain and cut into pieces.
- 2
Blend the walnuts with garlic, vinegar, and oil to create the sauce.
- 3
If available, add the fish liver to the sauce (traditional method).
- 4
Arrange the fish pieces in a container and cover with the walnut sauce.
- 5
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
- 6
Serve cold with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
Chef's Tips
The palombo (dogfish) is the traditional fish: its firm flesh holds up well to marinating. The walnut sauce should be thick. It improves with 24 hours of marinating.