Traditional sardines in escabeche

Ingredients

• - Sardines (16 units.)
• - Salt and ground white pepper
• - Flour (60 g)
• - Olive oil (250 ml)
• - Onion, chopped (1 unit.)
• - Dried garlic cloves (4 units.)
• - Peeled and thickly cut carrot (1 unit.)
• - Bay leaves (4 units.)
• - Thyme (one sprig)
• - Whole black pepper (1 teaspoon)
• - Star anise (1 unit.)
• - Ground sweet paprika (1 tablespoon)
• - Mineral water (220 ml)
• - Apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
• - White wine (80 ml)