This is a garlicky wonder that may well be Ligurian or Piemontese. It is something of a cholesterol bomb, but won't do you any harm if you partake in moderation. Also, it is quick, easy, and tasty, and will certainly help keep winter's chill at bay.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (150 g) cured lard (you'll want the kind that is salted and lightly spiced, not something out of a can).
- 6 ounces (150 g) walnut meats, chopped
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Freshly sliced Italian-style bread (or French baguettes)
Preparation:
Grind the nutmeats and garlic to obtain a paste. Melt the lard over a low flame (don't let it burn) and add it to the nut-and-garlic mixture, stirring carefully to combine the ingredients. Toast the slices of bread, spread the agliata over them, to make crostini, and serve, with a crisp white wine.
