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Grenki

🔪 PREP TIME 5 mins
🔥 COOK TIME 5 mins
🍽️ SERVINGS 2 Servings
Grenki
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Nutritional Breakdown

Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
Protein 9.9 g
Carbs 48.7 g
Fat 20.3 g

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2 Servings
  • Bread
    4 pcs
  • Garlic
    2 pcs
  • Oil
    2 tbsp
  • Salt
    0.5 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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