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Ajo Blanco

Name: Ajo Blanco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 150g White bread; 200g Almonds; 50 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Garlic Clove; 1 ½ tbsp Red Wine Vinegar

Ajo Blanco is a classic Spanish starter that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring White bread, Almonds, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Clove and Red Wine Vinegar, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Spanish cooking, the dish focuses on steeped in smoky pimentón, delicate saffron, and extra-virgin olive oil.

Serve as an enticing appetizer with complementary dipping sauces or as an accompaniment to a hearty main course.

If you enjoy authentic Spanish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Quick Gazpacho.

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Ingredients

White bread150g
Almonds200g
Extra Virgin Olive Oil50 ml
Garlic Clove1
Red Wine Vinegar1 ½ tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

4 steps

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Step 1

Tip the bread into a bowl and pour over 350ml water.

Step 2⏱️ 10 mins

Leave to soak for 10 mins.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Blend the ingredients together with 350ml water and 1 tsp salt.

Step 4✨ Serve⏱️ 1 hr

Let the soup cool in the fridge for 1 hr or so, then serve with a drizzle of oil and some black pepper.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Ajo Blanco reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Spanish home cooking, steeped in smoky pimentón, delicate saffron, and extra-virgin olive oil. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, white bread can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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