Esta receita transforma simples fatias de pão numa explosão de aroma e sabor, ideal para servir numa entrada informal, acompanhar pratos de massas ou realçar qualquer mesa de partilha. O contraste entre o alho suave, as ervas e a cremosidade da manteiga resulta num pão torrado irresistível que agrada a todos.

Ingredientes

  • 1/4 xícara de azeite
  • 1/2 alho de bulbo, finamente picado
  • 250g de manteiga amolecida
  • 2 colheres de sopa de salsa fresca picada
  • 1 colher de sopa de orégano seco
  • 1/8 colher de chá de cominho
  • sal e pimenta
  • pão

Preparação

  1. Aqueça o azeite em uma panela e frite o alho em fogo médio por 5 minutos; não alourem o alho. deixe esfriar.
  2. Em uma tigela, bata a manteiga, o azeite e o alho com um batedor elétrico em fogo alto até que a manteiga fique pálida e cremosa.
  3. Misture a salsa, orégano e cominho. Tempere a gosto com sal e pimenta.
  4. Espalhe a manteiga de alho em um pedaço de pão e já está.

Dicas: Obter uma manteiga de boa qualidade. Se você não gosta do sabor da manteiga, não vai gostar mais de manteiga de alho.

Here’s the English version below — get ready to butter up your snack game!

Garlic Toast

Everyone loves garlic toast: it’s golden, fragrant, and brings instant comfort to any meal. Here, a blend of fresh herbs and a touch of cumin put a unique spin on classic garlic butter. Perfect as an appetiser, a side for pasta, or whenever you want warm, aromatic bread on the table. Use your favourite artisanal bread for best results, and don’t be shy with the spread!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 garlic bulb, finely chopped
  • 250g softened butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/8 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Bread (your choice)

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then gently fry the chopped garlic for 5 minutes – do not let it brown. Let cool.
  2. In a bowl, whip together the butter, oil, and garlic with an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture becomes pale and creamy.
  3. Stir in the parsley, oregano, and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Generously spread the garlic butter onto slices of bread – and you’re ready to enjoy.

Tip: Choose a high-quality butter for the best flavour: the character of the butter will really shine through in the finished garlic toast.

Variation: You can make the garlic butter ahead of time and keep it in the fridge; it’s also perfect for steaks, vegetables, or melted over boiled potatoes.

Tip: For a crisper toast, grill the prepared bread slices under a hot oven broiler or on a griddle for 2–3 minutes per side. If you like, add a sprinkle of grated parmesan before toasting for an extra savoury kick.

Enjoy your homemade garlic toast—warm, aromatic, and full of character!