1. Gut the anchovies and remove the heads then split them lengthways and remove the backbone - wash them under a running tap and drain well

2. Season with salt

3. Dip them in the flour and beaten egg and fry them in hot oil very quickly making sure that they don´t burn

4. Serve immmediately

 

Tips and ideas

• Serve with lemon wedges and/or garlic mayonnaise
• Accompany with freezing cold lager or crisp white wine
• With a green salad, this tapas can make a delicious lunch
• Open the windows while you are cooking if you don't have a fan over the stove to stop the kitchen from getting smelly.