2-3fresh hop flowers (not pellets) or basil flowers, torn
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
6-8piecestoasted country bread
Instructions
Mince and mash the garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt.
Combine garlic paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, the tomato, onion, oil, hop flowers, and pepper.
Top the toasts with the tomato mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
If you have trouble finding fresh hops, basil flowers make a worthy substitute. Once the basil plant has gone to flower, its pungency increases and its herbaceousness becomes slightly bitter and hoplike.
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