Salsa di dragoncello

Tarragon

1/2 ciabatta loaf

65 ml (2.1/2 fl oz) red wine vinegar

the yolks of 2 hard-boiled eggs

100 g (4 oz) fresh tarragon, stalks removed, chopped

10 salted anchovy fillets, prepared (see here), chopped

50 g (2 oz) salted capers, prepared (see here), chopped

120–175 ml (4–6 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil

Tear the bread into small pieces, and soak in the vinegar for 20 minutes. Remove, squeeze dry, and chop, ideally with a mezzaluna.

Mash the egg yolks with a fork.

Very gently combine the bread, tarragon, anchovies, capers and egg in a bowl. Stir in the oil.