Why You Shouldn't Pour Out Sprat Oil: Here's What Smart Chefs Do

21.11.2023 07:18

After eating sprats, there is usually oil left in the can.

Many housewives simply pour it out. But you shouldn't do that. After all, there are options for using these leftovers.

So, some people act in the following way: they take a piece of bread, spear it with a fork and dip it into a viscous liquid.

The result is a simple delicacy that many gourmets enjoy.

However, there is a much more interesting use for sprat oil. It can be turned into an ingredient for a delicious spread.

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How to make spread

Simply mix the following ingredients in a food processor or stationary blender:

  • chopped carrots;
  • 2 chopped boiled eggs;
  • white bread croutons;
  • oil remaining in the jar;
  • dill or parsley.

The food should be processed until a homogeneous mass appears in the bowl of the device, resembling a soft pate in consistency.

If you spread some of this mixture on a slice of bread, you will get an incredibly delicious sandwich.

By the way. Sprat oil can be used not only as an ingredient for spreading. The liquid can also act as a salad dressing.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief