BAGNA CAUDA
As anyone who attended the Garibaldi's Birthday Party at CapriCon can
attest, bagna cauda not only exists, it is very good. Here is my recipe:
Start with a pint of extra virgin olive oil. Measure out about 1/4 cup, and
set the rest aside. In this 1/4 cup olive oil, cook twelve medium cloves
garlic, crushed or minced, and one small can (approx. 12) anchovies, minced
(I use kitchen scissors on the anchovies). Cook this down into a paste.
Melt 2 sticks of butter (this is 1/2 pound, American, or approx. 225 grams
<g> -- and yes, this is more than Garibaldi used) and add the rest of the
olive oil. When this is hot (not boiling, but hot) add the garlic/anchovy
mixture, and cook for a few minutes. Serve in something that will keep the
bagna cauda hot, with soft bread sticks, and vegetables.
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