Málaga: Ajo Blanco, con Uvas: Chilled Almond & Garlic Soup

[Alexandria Profile]

A traditional cold summer soup or Holiday specialty, Ajo blanco con uvas, Chilled almond and garlic soup with grapes hails from Málaga, and is always served with Muscat white grapes.


A truly authentic Ajo blanco Recipe:

250 Grams of almonds
155 grams of day old rustic country bread
2 cloves of peeled minced garlic
salt to taste
155 Ml. Extra virgin olive oil ( Spanish )
1 tblsp of Sherry vinegar
250 grams of Muscat white grapes or similar white grapes
3 cups of water ( ice cold )


1) Blanch the almonds for 2 minutes in boiling water to loosen skin. Drain and rub the loose skin off with a paper towel ..

2) Now, soak the bread in a tiny amount of water.

3) Crush the almonds, bread ( press out the water ), garlic and salt to taste in a large mortar with pestle or a Stick Stand Up Mixer and combine thoroughly.

4) Now, to obtain a silky velvety texture, drizzle in the Evoo, to form a spongy paste, and then combine with the vinegar and the water ..


5) Again, blend with the Stand Up Stick Mixer and place in refrigerator ..


6) The color should be a tone of white and gently pour into bowls or Martini stemware and place a few grapes on top for garnish ..


Enjoy .. This is a true delicacy ! I preferred to serve this chilled and sip from a Martini Stemware glass !!!

[Renee Profile]

This is a very well-known soup, but one that I've never tried, so after making the delicious Cordoba Salmorejo, I will definitely make it very soon.

I am becoming more adventurous!

[Alexandria Profile]

Renée,

Yes, both are extraordinarily sublimely exquisite ..

The Ajo Blanco is very very elegant ! And can be served as a " cocktail " in Martini Stemware or a large wine glass ..

Enjoy.

Have a lovely evening ..