Fragrant Garlic & Olive Oil Bread Dip Recipe
Dive into this irresistible combination of golden olive oil and fragrant garlic, creating a warm, aromatic dip that transforms any bread into something special. The gentle heating process mellows the garlic's bite while releasing its sweet undertones. Learn how to make this quick and easy recipe that's perfect for gatherings or a cosy evening in.
Ingredients
- For the dip:
- 120ml extra virgin olive oil
- 6 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, optional
- For serving:
- 1 loaf fresh bread, sliced
- Extra sea salt flakes for sprinkling
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Place your pan over low heat. Add the olive oil and sliced garlic. The oil should be barely warm – we're looking to infuse, not fry. This gentle heating is crucial for developing the perfect flavour without burning the garlic.
Step 2
Let the oil and garlic warm together for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. You'll notice the garlic becoming slightly golden and fragrant. Watch carefully – if the oil starts bubbling, remove from heat immediately.
Step 3
Once the garlic is tender and lightly golden, remove from heat and stir in the sea salt. If using thyme, add it now. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together beautifully.
Step 4
Transfer to a serving bowl, ensuring the garlic pieces are evenly distributed. The oil should be warm but not hot. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt flakes and fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Sunnah
Learn simple practices and etiquettes found in the tradition that transform every meal into an act of worship, increase you in beneficial knowledge and add barakah into every bite.
Sacred Guidance
Bread
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had never seen bread made out of fine flour throughout his life, since Allah commissioned him until his death. He was asked, 'Did you not have sieves at the time of the Messenger of Allah?' He replied, 'Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) never saw a sieve.' He was asked, 'How did you manage to eat barley bread made of unsieved flour?' He said, 'We used to ground it and then blew away the husk, and what remained we kneaded into dough.'
Garlic
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ was staying with Abu Ayyub. When he ate some food, he would send what was left to him. So one day he sent him some food but the Prophet ﷺ did not eat from it. So Abu Ayyub went to the Prophet ﷺ and mentioned that to him. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'It contained garlic.' So he said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Is it unlawful?' He said: 'No, I dislike it because of its odour.'
Olives
Season your food with olive oil and anoint yourselves with it, for it comes from a blessed tree.
Olive oil
Eat olive oil and use it on your hair and skin, for it comes from a blessed tree.
Prophetic Etiquette
Sit down to eat, rather than eating while standing or walking.
Eat from what is nearest to you on the plate, and do not reach across for food that is distant.
Take small morsels of food, and chew your food well.
Do not blow on hot food or drinks; allow them to cool naturally.
Do not eat or drink from gold or silver utensils.
Lick your fingers clean before wiping them, as there may be barakah in what remains on them. Then wash your hands.
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