Ortiz Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil - 95g Jar

Pure umami. Artisanal. Effortlessly elegant — the secret ingredient chefs rely on.

From the pristine waters of the Cantabrian Sea, Ortiz anchovies are the real deal: carefully hand-selected fillets preserved in fruity, golden olive oil. They deliver that perfect balance of ocean freshness and rich, savoury depth — the kind that disappears into a dish and leaves you wondering why it tastes so good.

If you’ve only had “salty anchovies” before, this is a different experience. Ortiz is smooth, clean, and beautifully balanced — made for people who love the finer details.

Why it earns a spot in the Underground Chef pantry

Because anchovies are one of the best “invisible flavour” tools in cooking. A small amount adds instant umami to sauces, dressings, and vegetables — without making the dish taste fishy. Ortiz just does it at a higher level: better texture, cleaner flavour, and olive oil worth using too.

Chef Ian’s best ways to use it

• Pasta depth boost: melt a fillet into olive oil with garlic and chilli for instant sauce
• Pizza upgrade: tear over pizza or stir into tomato base for savoury lift
• Dressings & sauces: finely chop into vinaigrettes, Caesar-style dressings, or salsa verde
• Anchovy butter: mash into butter for steak, roast veg, or sourdough
• Roasted vegetables: melt into oil and toss through broccoli, beans, cabbage, or potatoes
• Slow cooks & braises: add one or two fillets to deepen stews without anyone noticing

Chef’s tip

If you’re anchovy-shy, start with one fillet melted into hot olive oil — it vanishes, but the flavour stays.

Flavour profile

Clean • Savoury • Rich umami • Fruity olive oil finish

Ingredients

Anchovy fillets, olive oil, salt.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.

Country of Origin

Spain