This extraordinary elixir is for me the very apogee of anchovydom; for the anchovy lover ... with the garlic and lemon juice and blitz to a paste. Still blitzing, gradually pour in a third ...

Anchovy paste can provide a deep ... But its use goes beyond that. Miso paste can be used in marinades for meat, roasted chicken, and fish, adding a savory depth and tenderizing the protein.

Try it in a stir-fry or a punchy dressing. Anchovy paste - a blended mixture of mashed anchovies, salt, and olive oil or water - can also be used in place of miso. Often sold in tubes, it imparts ...

Anchovy paste is also a revelation - so useful for adding that little touch of savoury flavour to simple pasta dishes like this. Scrub the clams, discarding any that stay open when tapped sharply.