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Many culinary aficionados debate the true origins of the Caesar salad. While most evidence points to Tijuana, the details remain shrouded in controversy. The first written account of the Caesar salad appeared in a 1946 article from 'The Voice of Broadway', describing a version soon to be introduced in New York. However, this version contained anchovies, which diverges from the original recipe purportedly crafted by Cardini himself, who famously insisted on omitting this ingredient.
Instead of anchovies, the original dressing was said to contain Worcestershire sauce to bring forth a similar umami flavor that today’s salads achieve with anchovies. This attention to detail invites further inquiry into how one of the world's most famous salads came to be.