Tostada de confit de ajo

Ingredientes

• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled and roots removed
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
• 2 teaspoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste, I use Diamond Crystal brand
• 1 loaf french bread, cut into 1-inch diagonal slices

Preparación

1. 1

   Add olive oil and garlic cloves to a small saucepan. Make sure garlic cloves are submerged and add more oil, if necessary. Bring to a simmer, then lower to medium low heat. Cloves should be surrounded by tiny bubbles, not frying in oil.

2. 2

   Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until cloves turn a light golden color. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 400°F. When garlic are cool to touch, use a slotted spoon and scoop out cloves, straining oil back into the saucepan. Place garlic in a bowl and add butter, parmesan, parsley, and kosher salt. Mix well until ingredients are well incorporated.

4. 4

   Lather garlic confit butter on each french bread slice and place on a prepared baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake for 7 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy

6. 6

   Store leftover oil in a sterile jar and keep refrigerated for up to 5 days. See above for ways to use leftover garlic-infused oil.