On Aug 26, 7:31*pm, "Giusi" > wrote:
> "Steve Pope" > ha scritto nel ...
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> > Jay > wrote:
>
> >>I bought a jar for the first time (previously had them from small
> >>tins). Used a couple in a salad and put the jar in the fridge (as per
> >>the label). 2 days later I go to get them out of the fridge and the
> >>liquid in the jar has turned into a mushy white mush!
> >>The ingredients are anchovies, olive oil and salt.
> >>Is this normal behaviour? Are they usable? Can it be prevented?
> snippage
> > When I open a tin, I rinse off the oil and transfer to
> > a new container. *This is just for convenience, no problem
> > to let it solidify instead, then scrape/rinse it away later.
>
> > Steve
>
> Steve, for many of southern recipes, you need the oil and salt for the
> finished flavor of the dish. *Ex: orecchiette ai broccoletti

Thanks to all, you've set my mind at rest.
Bit ugly when I'm trying to cut it up for a caeser salad.
Never thought of rinsing it - thought I might rinse the flavour away