Patum Peperium - The Secret Is Out - Gentleman's Relish!

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 200 g anchovies, drained & coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
• 150 g butter
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground mace
• 1 pinch ground ginger
• 1 dash fresh ground black pepper (good twist)

Recipe

• 1 using a mortar and pestle, pound the anchovies and butter until they resemble a smooth paste. you could also use a food processor.
• 2 stir in the breadcrumbs, spices and pepper and spoon the paste into a large ramekin. cover and chill before serving.
• 3 serve with scrambled eggs, toast, sandwiches and as a "kick" to savoury sauces!