– Empty tin out onto plate for preparation. If you’re not fussy you can mash the sardines up whole – scales, backbone and all – but if you don’t want to eat another being’s spinal cord then split the fish down the belly with a sharp knife and open it up.
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Step 3:
– Carefully remove the spinal cord with the knife, and if desired scrape the scales off. Mash the flesh up with a fork.
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Step 5:
– Toast one side of the bread under a grill. Spread the fish paste over the other side then grill until the fish is slightly brown and the bread is toasted.
