Anchovies and tomato-capsicum relish on rye toast

Name: Anchovies and tomato-capsicum relish on rye toast
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: about 8-10 (depending on size of loaf and size of anchovy tin)
Cuisine: Contemporary
Ingredients: 1 small loaf rye bread; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp ghee; 3 sprigs oregano; 2 garlic cloves

Katrina Meynink

Updated January 9, 2023,first published December 26, 2022

Anchovy toasts (served with gildas, right).Katrina Meynink

easyTime:< 30 minsMakes:about 8-10 (depending on size of loaf and size of anchovy tin)

Anchovies have gone from popular on restaurant menus to stratospheric. Here's one delicious way to serve them at home.

Ingredients

1 small loaf rye bread
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ghee
3 sprigs oregano
2 garlic cloves

To serve

1 tin excellent quality anchovies, drained
excellent quality butter
sea salt flakes
excellent quality tomato-capsicum relish

Method

1. To make the toasts, trim the loaf of any crusts until you have a rectangular shape then cut the loaf into thin slices.
2. Add the oil, ghee, garlic and oregano in a frying pan and place over medium heat. Once hot and the garlic is fragrant, add the bread cubes and cook until crisp, about 45 seconds, then cook the other side until crisp. Remove from the pan and strain off excess oil on paper towel. While the toasts are still warm, smear with a generous dollop of butter and top with an anchovy and salt. Add a small teaspoon of relish to a few of the toasts for those who love the combination of salty, rich and sweet.
Recipes to cook the Good Food Guide trends at home (including gildas, pictured)

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