Ajo Blanco is a traditional Spanish soup that is typically served cold, making it a perfect dish for hot summer days. The soup has a creamy and smooth texture, and a subtle nutty flavor that comes from the use of almonds.
Ajo Blanco is made by blending together almonds, bread, garlic, and olive oil, along with a splash of vinegar and water. The mixture is then strained to create a smooth and silky consistency. Garnishes include adding grapes or melon on top to give it a sweet and juicy twist. Overall, Ajo Blanco is a refreshing and unique soup that is easy to make and sure to impress your guests.
What you need:
- Stale bread
- Almonds
- Garlic
- Vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- Water
Ajo Blanco – Step by Step Instructions
- Soak the bread: First, place the bread in a bowl and cover it with about half of the water. Let it sit until the water is absrobed.
- Blend the ingredients: To a blender, add almonds and garlic, and blend until ground.
- Add the rest of the ingredients: To the blender, add bread, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Start blending then gradually add water until it reaches a creamy consistency. It should be liquid but quite thick.
- Chill: Ajo blanco is eaten cold, so transfer the liquid to a jar, cover it and let it sit in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Serve: Pour the soup into small bowls, and garnish with sliced seedless grapes and a drizzle of olive oil.
RECIPE
Ajo Blanco – Spanish Cold Soup
A refreshing and cold Spanish soup perfect fro warm days.
Ingredients
- 100 g peeled almonds
- 120 g stale bread
- A garlic clove
- 60 ml olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 500 ml water
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish
- a handful seedless grapes or melon
- olive oil
Instructions
- To begin, soak the bread in water.
- Next, place almonds and garlic in a blender and grind until they are finely chopped.
- Then, include the soaked bread (without draining), along with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in the blender. Begin blending and slowly pour in additional water until the mixture has a liquid texture while still maintaining a thick consistency.
- Transfer the prepared liquid into a jar, cover it, and allow it to rest in the refrigerator until it is ready to be served. It is important to note that the liquid should be served cold.
- When you are ready to serve, pour the chilled liquid into individual bowls and garnish with olive oil and seedless grapes that have been halved, place them facing upward.
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