He Andalusian Gazpacho It is one of the most emblematic dishes of Spanish summer. Refreshing, light and full of flavor, this classic of our gastronomy not only fights heat, but is also a delicious way to take advantage of fresh seasonal products.
In Ayozar OilsWe believe that a good gazpacho begins with quality ingredients, and the undisputed protagonist is, of course, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil, this time ours Early Morning. Its fruity flavor, its freshness and intensity raise any dish ... and the gazpacho is no exception.
Next, we share our favorite home recipe. Easy, fast and 100% Mediterranean.
Ingredients (for 4 people)
- 1 kg of ripe tomatoes (pear or branch type, very red and aromatic)
- 1 Italian green pepper
- 1/2 cucumber (if you prefer softer, péco it)
- 1/4 sweet onion
- 1 small garlic clip (without the germ)
- 50ml of our Aove Ayozar early premium
- 2 tablespoons of Jerez vinegar or white wine
- Salt to taste
- Cold water (optional, depending on the texture you want)
- Bread from the previous day (optional, to give it more body)
Step by step elaboration
- Wash all the vegetables well. Peel the cucumber if you do not like the strong taste and eliminate the garlic germ so that it does not repeat.
- Chop the ingredients in medium sizes. They do not need to be perfect, since we will crush everything in the end.
- Place the ingredients in a kitchen glass or kitchen robot. Start with the tomatoes, then the pepper, cucumber, onion and garlic. It also adds some salt, the vinegar and, if you want a thicker texture, a small piece of bread.
- Crush everything for several minutes, until a fine and homogeneous texture is obtained. If you like the very soft gazpacho, you can pass it through a strainer.
- Add early extra virgin olive oil little by little while you keep beating. This step is key: emulsifies the mixture and provides brightness, body and an exceptional flavor. This is where our oil shines with its own light.
- Adjust salt and texture. If you want a more liquid gazpacho, add some cold water or even some ice cubes.
- Let it rest in the fridge at least an hour. Served very cold, it is a delight.
TIPS FOR A TEN GAZPACHE
- The better the tomatoes, the better the result will be. Buys Mature tomatoes Really, and if you can, from origen local.
- Always use a quality year: our Ayozar early premium (or its small version Ayozar early 250 ml) not only gives flavor, but also provides antioxidants and healthy benefits
- You can accompany it with cucumber stumbles, onion, hard egg or toasted bread to make it more complete.
You may be interested: Early and ripe Extra Virgin Olive Oil. What is the difference between them?
A classic that never fails
He gazpacho It is much more than a traditional recipe: it is part of our culture, of our identity and of our summer tables. With natural ingredients and a generous touch of Early extra virgin olive oil of Ayozar Oils, you will get a tasty, healthy and 100% authentic version.
Do you dare to prepare it?
