Bagna Cauda

Directions

1. 1
   In a hot pan, pour a good amount of olive oil in.
2. 2
   When the oil starts to warm up, add garlic and turn the flame down.
3. 3
   Add the anchovies, if using (don't worry about mincing them as they will dissolve in the mixture).
4. 4
   The anchovies should cook in the garlic oil until the garlic becomes brown and the anchovies dissolve.
5. 5
   When the garlic gets light brown, about 5 minutes, add chili flakes until they toast up and then turn flame off.
6. 6
   Add more olive oil and salt and pepper for flavor.
7. 7
   Right before you heat the sauce in your fondue pot, add some minced parsley to cook in the sauce.