Mujdei De Usturoi---Romanian Garlic Sauce

This is a really easy one. In Romania this is most commonly eaten with fish or grilled pork or chicken. It is GREAT with many things though (french fries, pizza etc.) This is a slightly more complicated version that is more common in Transylvania. In the south the ingredients are usually just garlic, salt, and water. A mortar and pestle are most traditional but you can also use a garlic press or very finely mince the garlic as well.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  head garlic (peeled and separated into cloves)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream (reduced fat is fine!)
•  black pepper

Directions

1. Put the cloves of garlic in a mortar with the salt and crush into they are a paste. (You can also crush them in a press or mince very finely and then add the salt later).
2. Put the garlic in a small bowl and add the oil. Beat with a fork until it is very well mixed and somewhat fluffy. This should take about 3 minutes.
3. Add the sour cream and plenty of black pepper. Mix well.
4. Serve with grilled meat or fish, french fries or baked potatoes, pizza -- .