Bagna cauda is a rich, savory sauce originating from the Piedmont region of Italy. Traditionally served as a warm dip for vegetables, it can also be used as a marinade for chicken, fish, or tofu. The combination of garlic, anchovies, and olive oil creates a robust flavor that penetrates the meat, resulting in a moist and flavorful dish. Marinating the chicken or fish in bagna cauda sauce for several hours or overnight allows the flavors to meld and develop, making it an ideal choice for a special occasion meal or a weeknight dinner.
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BAGNA CAUDA
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield about 2 cups sauce
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the oil in a pan with the garlic and anchovies and cook over low heat, stirring, until you have a melted, muddy mess. Everything should begin to meld together. Whisk in 6 tablespoons of butter, and as soon as it has melted, remove from the heat and give a few more beats of your whisk so that everything is creamy and amalgamated. Taste, and if you feel you want this as a dipping sauce - which is meant to be pungent but not acrid. If you want the sauce a little more mellow, whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Pour into a dish that, ideally, fits over a flame so that it does not get cold at the table.
- Dip in the crudites and eat.
BAGNA CAUDA
Ever since a family friend introduced us to this Italian dip, we have made it a tradition on New Year's Eve. You have to really like garlic to enjoy this. I have heard that some people omit the cream and substitute olive oil also. Serve with crusty Italian bread, raw cabbage wedges, lettuce, bread sticks or crackers.
Provided by Julie P.
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 2h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until tender. Reduce heat to low. Mix in anchovy filets and heavy cream. Cook and stir until thickened. Remove from heat, cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours.
- Return the mixture to medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbly. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 81.1 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 345.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
TILAPIA WITH CITRUS BAGNA CAUDA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the butter and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a heavy medium saucepan over low to medium heat just until the butter is melted, stirring frequently. Add the anchovies and stir until the anchovies dissolve, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat. Stir in the orange juice, basil, and lemon and orange zests. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt.
- The bagna cauda sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before using.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
- Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and brush both sides of the fish with remaining 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil. Working in 2 batches, fry the fish until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to platter. Cover with foil and keep warm in the oven while cooking the second batch of fish. Drizzle the sauce over and around the fish and serve.
BAGNA CAUDA
This sauce is a Northern Italian classic, and tastes delicious on pretty much anything. It is a traditional dipping sauce for vegetables, but try drizzling it over roasted fish. Be sure to sop up all leftovers with good bread, and do not skimp on the anchovies.
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories condiments, sauces and gravies
Time 15m
Yield Three-quarters of a cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat and add the garlic. Cook briefly, stirring, without browning. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half.
- Add the butter, a little at a time, beating rapidly with a wire whisk. Stir in the anchovy, season with pepper and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 237, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 77 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram
BAGNA CAUDA ( OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, BUTTER AND ANCHOVY SAUCE)
From The Stinking Rose restaurant in San Francisco. This is an Italian appetizer dish and the name translates as 'hot bath'. Serve with a good crusty sourdough, breadsticks or your favorite vegetables for dipping, such as bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, or whole mushrooms. It's typically served as an appetizer, but is also fantastic drizzled over grilled fish or vegetables.
Provided by GaylaJ
Categories Sauces
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in an oven casserole, cover and bake at 275F for 1 1/2 hours.
- Serve with bread and/or vegetables.
ITALIAN APPETIZER - BAGNA CAUDA
An excellent garlic dip that is easy to make with just a few ingredients. Serve warm with Italian bread, lettuce leaves, green pepper, celery, broccoli or cauliflower.
Provided by DENVAL
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the olive oil and butter. Season with black pepper. Heat until butter melts, then add garlic. Cook until garlic has softened but not browned. Remove from heat, and stir in cream. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 49.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 42.6 mg
Tips:
- For a more savory marinade, use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
- Add a tablespoon of minced garlic or a shallot for extra flavor.
- If you want a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of Sriracha sauce.
- For a tangier marinade, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a tablespoon of white wine vinegar.
- Let the chicken or fish marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
Conclusion:
Bagna cauda is a versatile marinade that can be used on a variety of chicken and fish dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new way to flavor your chicken or fish, give this marinade a try. You won't be disappointed!
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