Paccasassi Salsa Tartar - Sea Fennel Tartar Sauce
Rinci
in Marche, Italy
Ingredients: Sunflower seed oil, water, sea fennel* 8.5%, lemon juice from concentrate, sugar, modified corn starch, wine vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, thickener: xanthan gum, turmeric. *Paccasassi (Crithmum maritimum).
Sea fennel, known as "paccasassi" in the local dialect, is an aromatic succulent plant traditionally eaten in the Marche region of Italy. The founders of Rinci were inspired to reinterpret this regional delicacy and create a line of refined preserves and sauces. Their artisanal tartar sauce is entirely vegan (made without the use of eggs) and is flavored with pieces of pickled sea fennel. It is wonderfully creamy, yet light, sweet and tangy, and has sea fennel's unique marine flavor.
Sea Fennel Tartar Sauce perfectly complements all seafood. Use as a garnish for raw fish crudo. Serve as a dipping sauce for fritto misto (mixed fried seafood) or swordfish and steamed vegetables. Spread on crostini and top with flaked Branzino or Orata.
