ATI MANEL | Portuguese Sardines in Tomato Sauce

A Portuguese family story that began in 1922.

Ati Manel was revived when the founder's descendants discovered a collection of family treasures: old tin labels, recipes, print designs and letters.

These memories from almost a century ago inspire Ati Manel today.

Vintage, artistic packaging and traditional Portuguese seafood preservation make every tin more than a convenience food – a food culture to be savoured slowly.

Good conservas are a dish the moment the tin is opened.

If sardines in olive oil represent Portuguese purity, the tomato version is the warmth of the family table.

The gentle acidity and natural sweetness of tomato balance the richness of the sardine, bringing the fish forward and making the sauce especially moreish.

Use it as an ingredient: toss the fish and sauce through hot pasta with sliced garlic, capers and fresh parsley for a Mediterranean-style home meal in minutes.