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Get to know: Nuri Sardine Pâté 65g

Tasting Note

This is sunshine-in-a-tin stuff, full of warmth and nostalgia. Nuri’s sardine pâté is smooth, savoury and gently spiced, made with the same recipe that’s made their whole sardines so iconic. The flavour is rich but balanced – proper sardine depth lifted by sweet tomato, earthy carrot and a subtle aromatic note from cloves and laurel. The texture is soft and spreadable, with just enough body to feel satisfying rather than heavy.

It’s perfect spread generously on bread or crackers, or spooned onto cucumber slices for something lighter but still full of flavour.

Enjoy this with toasted bread, crisp crackers or fresh cucumber, perhaps with a few olives and a squeeze of lemon on the side.

Try pairing this with:

• Pazo do mar, ‘Cantos de Maigas’ Ribeiro – light, aromatic and refreshing, with just enough zip to cut through the richness
• Bodegas Muriel, Rioja Blanco 2024 – clean and citrus-fresh, a classic partner for sardines
• Flint Vineyard, Charmat White NV – bright bubbles and freshness lift the savoury spice beautifully

Kate Says

“This instantly takes me back to Portuguese holidays – a bit of sunshine, a plate of snacks and no real plan. It’s gently spiced, properly savoury and dangerously easy to polish off.”

Producer Info

Nuri is one of Portugal’s most loved and recognisable tinned fish producers, based in Matosinhos near Porto. They’ve been canning sardines the same way for generations, using carefully selected fish and traditional recipes that rely on simple, high-quality ingredients.

Their sardine pâté uses the same spice mix found in their famous whole sardines, ensuring the flavour is instantly recognisable – comforting, aromatic and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

Sardines (fish) (50%), olive oil (16%), tomato pulp, carrot, chickpeas, salt, cloves, laurel

Allergen Information

Contains fish

Why we love it

Nuri’s sardine pâté is full of character and nostalgia – a brilliant little tin for easy snacks, relaxed lunches or sharing plates. Simple, comforting and full of flavour, it’s a cupboard essential for anyone who loves Portuguese tinned fish.