World Flavors Cookbook

Ķiploku Grauzdiņi (Garlic Rye Crisps)

Name: Ķiploku Grauzdiņi (Garlic Rye Crisps)
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Latvia
Ingredients: 4 slices dark rye bread 4 cloves garlic, peeled Oil for frying Salt to taste Sour cream dipping sauce (optional)

Thick strips of dark rye bread fried until crispy and rubbed with fresh garlic; the ultimate Latvian beer snack.

Cuisine: Latvia

Ingredients

4 slices dark rye bread 4 cloves garlic, peeled Oil for frying Salt to taste Sour cream dipping sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Cut the rye bread into thick strips or cubes. 2. Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. 3. Fry the bread pieces until they are dark, crispy, and firm. 4. Drain on paper towels. 5. While the bread is still hot, rub each piece vigorously with a raw garlic clove. 6. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.