Tostada De Anchoa Anchovy Toast Food

ANCHOVY AND GARLIC TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Put the halved baguette on a baking sheet. Rub the cut sides with the garlic clove, then drizzle with the olive oil and spread the butter on evenly.
• Place the cut anchovies evenly on the bread and broil until brown and bubbly, about 4 minutes. Cut into 12 even pieces, crunch some salt over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

TOSTADA DE ANCHOA (ANCHOVY TOAST)

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, onion, garlic, and pepper. Beat together to combine.
• Heat 1/4 inch oil in a skillet. Fry bread slices until golden and crisp clear through. Drain on paper towels. (Tapas may be prepared ahead to this point).
• Spread about 1 teaspoon dressing on each slice of bread. Divide anchovy fillets evenly between slices of bread. Serve at room temperature.

ANCHOVIES ON TOAST

Steps:

• Lightly toast the slices of bread and place one fresh anchovy in white wine vinegar and one salted anchovy on top of each slice.
• Serve with a sprinkle of parsley.

ANCHOVY, BREADCRUMB, PASTA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in skillet add liquid from anchovies.
• Chop up anchovies and put in skillet on medium heat, for just a couple minutes (they cook up really fast so watch carefully).
• Turn skillet off, add bread crumbs and stir thoroughly.
• Pour over pasta.

QUICK ANCHOVY AND GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• 1/2 pound pasta for 2 generous servings.
• Prepare the sauce while the pasta water is boiling.
• I like to use vermicelli.
• In a small skillet melt the butter.
• Add minced garlic.
• Cook until golden brown until it smells toasted.
• Do not let it scorch or it will taste bitter.
• When the garlic is golden brown, add the entire can of anchovies, including oil and the 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Cook and stir until the anchovies dissolve.
• If the pasta is not cooked yet, turn off the heat.
• When the pasta is cooked, finish the sauce.
• Add light cream to the sauce, and cook until it comes to a rolling boil.
• Pour over the well drained pasta and toss vigorously.
• Serve with parmesan cheese.

CANAPES DE ANCHOA (ANCHOVY CANAPES)

Steps:

• Arrange bread on a serving platter, and brush with olive oil.
• Top each piece of bread with a tomato slice and an anchovy.
• If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil.
• Another variation is to mash a clove of garlic and mix with the olive oil before brushing on the bread.

TORRIJAS SALADAS CON AJO (GARLIC "FRENCH" TOAST)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a few drops of very hot water.
• Add the minced garlic, salt, pepper and mix well.
• Heat oil in a frying pan.
• Dip a bread slice in the egg mixture, covering both sides well.
• Fry the bread until golden brown on both sides.
• IMPORTANT: its necessary for the oil to be very hot so that the eggs cook immediately upon contact. Be careful to turn bread before the garlic burns.

POTATOES TAPAS IN GARLIC MAYONNAISE (POTATOES AIOLI)

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in salt water until tender; peel and cut into 3/4 inch chunks.
• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic, and parsley. (Mayonnaise should be a little thin, dilute with lemon juice or soft vinegar if necessary.).
• Fold the potatoes into the sauce gently, season with salt to taste, serve at room temperature.