Anchovy Equivalents

Many, many recipes use anchovies for a punch of flavor where the anchovies are neither recognizable visually nor by the taste buds. Anchovies are often that secret ingredient that you just can't put your finger on, the one that really makes the recipe pop.

Anchovy Equivalents, Measures, and Substitutions

• 1 anchovy fillet = 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste.

• 1 teaspoon mashed anchovies = 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, but remember the paste has added vinegar and spices and is milder in flavor.

• One 2-ounce can = 7 to 10 fillets

• One 2-ounce can = 3 Tablespoons mashed

• To make your own quick anchovy paste, simply mash anchovies to a paste consistency.

More about Anchovies:

• Anchovy Cooking Tips and Hints
• Anchovy Selection - Buying Anchovies
• What are anchovies? FAQ
• Anchovy Equivalents, Measures, and Substitutions
• Anchovy Recipes

Cookbooks

•	Olives, Anchovies and Capers
•	The New Legal Sea Foods Cookbook
•	Fish : The Complete Guide to Buying and Cooking
•	Go Fish: Fresh Ideas for American Seafood
•	More Cookbooks