Grenki
🔪 PREP TIME 5 mins
🔥 COOK TIME 5 mins
🍽️ SERVINGS 2 Servings
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Nutritional Breakdown
Calories 407 kcal
Protein 9.9 g
Carbs 48.7 g
Fat 20.3 g
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2 Servings
- Bread4 pcs
- Garlic2 pcs
- Oil2 tbsp
- Salt0.5 tsp
💡 Short Description
Overview and quick notes for Grenki
Garlic fried bread.
👨🍳 Cooking Instructions
Full recipe instructions for preparing Grenki
🔥 Prep
- Slice the 4 pieces of bread into 1‑cm thick slices.
- Peel and finely mince the 2 garlic cloves.
- Measure out 2 tbsp of oil and 0.5 tsp of salt, keeping them ready.
🔥 Cook
- 1. Heat the 2 tbsp of oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- 2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- 3. Lay the bread slices in the skillet in a single layer.
- 4. Fry the bread for 2‑3 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then flip.
- 5. Sprinkle the 0.5 tsp of salt over the bread while it cooks.
- 6. Continue frying the second side for another 2‑3 minutes until both sides are crisp and golden.
- 7. Remove the grenki from the skillet and drain on paper towels if desired.
🔥 Serve
- Transfer the grenki to a serving plate while hot.
- Garnish with an optional drizzle of extra oil or a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately as a snack or alongside soups, salads, or tea.
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