Fried Bread with Nettles
Description
I love surprising my guests and my family with dishes that seem refined and gourmet to everyone, but are actually made from the most basic ingredients. Nettle toast is exactly that kind of case :) Absolutely everyone I tell about them reacts the same way—nettle toast... from nettles... I don't know... and so on. But once they try them, they refuse to leave without the recipe :) Yes, nettle toast is a very light and diet-friendly, but wildly delicious appetizer. I recommend it. You can serve it warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
As is tradition, let's get acquainted with the ingredients. From the nettle bush, we only need the leaves—they're harmless and don't sting, actually :)
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Step 2
First, pour boiling water over the nettle leaves, keep them in the boiling water for about a minute, then drain the water.
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Step 3
Place the nettle leaves in a blender, along with nuts, garlic, olive oil, and salt.
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Step 4
Grind until smooth.
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Step 5
On French toast prepared your favorite way (best of all—dry them out in a dry skillet), spread a little of our nettle sauce, sprinkle grated cheese on top (Adyghe cheese works well, but any cheese will do), drizzle with olive oil, let stand for 5 minutes—and serve.