Joe Strummer had been toying with the phrase rock the casbah prior to hearing Topper Headon's musical track that would form the basis of the song. This phrase had originated during a jam session with Strummer's violinist friend Tymon Dogg.
Instructions. 1  Preheat oven to 400F. 2  Cut the top 1/2 inch from garlic bulb (straight across the top so you cut into just the tops of the cloves). 3  Roast for 30-40 minutes or until garlic is very soft and lightly browned. 4  Squeeze garlic out of its skin and into a small dish.
How to Roast Garlic. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a shallow baking dish with enough foil that the ends hang over the sides. Peel away any loose skin from the garlic bulbs. Place a bulb on its side on a cutting board and slice 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the top, so the majority of cloves become visible. Repeat with the rest of the bulbs, if roasting more than one. Place the bulbs in the foil-lined dish with the cut side facing up. Coat the cut surface of each bulb with olive oil. This will keep the garlic from burning.