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Garlic Sauce with Chestnuts

Garlic Sauce with Chestnuts

Ingredients
  * 1/2 cup olive oil
* 3 cups of peeled boiled chestnuts
* 5 cloves of garlic
* vinegar
* salt
 
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Preparation
  It is very important that chestnuts are still warm when starting the preparation. Smash the chestnuts until they become a smooth "pulp". Add the mashed garlic and vinegar, and pour the oil while stiring with a spoon until it becomes a soft spread.

 

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