Quick Garlic Bread
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/4 c Peeled, chopped plum tomato 1 ts Fresh mint (heaping measure)
-(See Note) Salt
1/2 c Finely chopped scallions Freshly ground black pepper
1 Garlic clove; finely chopped 1 c All-purpose flour
1 tb Freshly chopped parsley 1 ts Double-acting baking powder
1/2 ts Oregano Olive oil; for frying
1/4 ts Cinnamon
1 1/4 c Peeled, chopped plum tomato 1 ts Fresh mint (heaping measure)
-(See Note) Salt
1/2 c Finely chopped scallions Freshly ground black pepper
1 Garlic clove; finely chopped 1 c All-purpose flour
1 tb Freshly chopped parsley 1 ts Double-acting baking powder
1/2 ts Oregano Olive oil; for frying
1/4 ts Cinnamon
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, scallions, garlic, herbs, and spices. Add flour and baking powder and mix together so that all ingredients are well blended and have the consistency of a thick batter (about as thick as pancake batter).
In a large heavy skillet, heat enough olive oil for frying. Taking a heaping tablespoon at a time, drop batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp.
Remove at once with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Yield: about 3 dozen
NOTE: In other islands, spinach or 'horta' (greens) are often used instead of tomatoes. Follow instructions above, using 1-1/2 cups boiled, well-drained, chopped spinach, or any other greens.
In a large heavy skillet, heat enough olive oil for frying. Taking a heaping tablespoon at a time, drop batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp.
Remove at once with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Yield: about 3 dozen
NOTE: In other islands, spinach or 'horta' (greens) are often used instead of tomatoes. Follow instructions above, using 1-1/2 cups boiled, well-drained, chopped spinach, or any other greens.