Zesty Garlic Mojo
It's September. Have you put your whites away? Do you follow that rule? No white after Labor Day? I don't follow rules. I wear what I want, when I want. And it's still hot enough for white.
- 20 large garlic cloves diced
- Olive oil enough to coat diced garlic in dish
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Plantain chips homemade or store bought
Preheat oven 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add the diced garlic to a small oven proof dish (I used a 4.5 ounce creme brulee ramekin). Add enough olive oil to just cover the garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste and place in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, watching the garlic every once in a while to make sure it doesn't burn.
Remove from the oven, place ramekin on a baking rack, and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Add the chopped cilantro, lime, and zest. Stir to combine and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Make or buy some plantain chips and dip into that bad boy until it's gone. Breathe on someone, 'cause garlic breath is something you share.