“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.”
George Bernard Shaw, “The Revolutionist’s Handbook,” Man and Superman
preserved in olive oil...and served on Melba toast.
Ingredients:
Yellow bell pepper – 1
Red bell pepper – 1
Garlic – 1 clove/smashed
Olive Oil – 1/2 cup
Salt if required
Hot dog buns – 2
Basil leaves – 4-5/chopped fine
Method:
- Roast the peppers on the grill till the skin blisters and gets charred , turning a couple of times.
- Put into a baggie and allow to cool.
- Once cool, remove the skin and wash seeds out . Cut the peppers into strips.
- Put them into a clean jar with the garlic, top with olive oil, just enough to immerse them.
- Season with salt if desired. Refrigerate until ready to use. Keeps for 5-7days.
- For the toast:
- Preheat the oven to 180deg C
- Slice the buns fine. Brush with olive oil from the jar of preserved peppers.
- Toast on rack under grill till browned, approximately 10 minutes, watching closely so they don’t burn.
- Cool on cookie racks, and store in an airtight tin.
- To serve:
- Lay out the toasts on platter. Top with few strips of both coloured peppers, sprinkle with freshly chopped basil leaves. Enjoy!!
Makes approximately 24 toasts.
