Preparation

1. Wash the fish thoroughly in water.

2. Fillet each anchovy by slicing it open and removing the head and bones, using a small, sharp knife.

3. Wash the anchovies again and dry them.

Cooking Options

1. Saute the anchovies by heating olive oil with garlic and spices in a pan until sizzling before adding the cleaned fish. Cook with sausage or vegetables to round out the dish, or add to a soup for a kick of flavor.

2. Bake at 350 degrees F until the color slightly changes, about five minutes. Add breadcrumbs or croutons to the fish that are covered in olive oil and spices. Mixed into a pasta dish or a sauce, the anchovies will have a soft texture and fishy flavor.

3. Marinate the cleaned fish overnight in vinegar mixed with spices. There should be enough salt in the marinade that the fish should float in the middle of the mixture.

4. Deep-fry the fish in hot olive oil after coating the anchovies with salted semolina or wheat flour. This gives a nice crust to the exterior and maintains moisture in the meat.