Escabeche, tiny fish with a vast presence; Anchovies, sardines and tiny branzini

San Francisco Chronicle
On the Adriatic coast in Puglia, Italy - Matthew Accarrino's family home - there's a saying, "Little fish is good fish.

The pickling technique scapece is southern Italy's take on marinated fish. "Every culture has their version," says SPQR chef Matthew Accarrino. Photo: Russell Yip, The Chronicle / SF

Anchovies, sardines and tiny branzini are a major part of the cuisine

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