Gazpacho in Andalusian Style
Andalusian-style Gazpacho, a cold and creamy soup with a base of stale bread combined with the fresh flavor of ripe tomatoes and the crunchy texture of cucumber.
Ingredients
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • Dry bread
  • ripe tomato
  • cucumber
  • garlic cloves
  • pepper
  • hard eggs
  • oil
  • vinegar
  • salt
Step-by-step Guide

Preparation

  • Place the eggs in a pot with cold water and bring them to the heat. When they begin to boil, let them cook for 8 minutes. Once cool, separate the yolks and set them aside.
  • Blanch the ripe tomatoes by placing them in boiling water for 30 seconds. Immediately after, transfer them to a bowl with ice water to help remove the skin, and then peel and deseed them.
  • Chop the pepper into very small pieces, approximately 2-3 mm in size.
  • Chop the cucumber into very small pieces, also 2-3 mm in size, to ensure a uniform texture.
  • Mix the dry bread with a drizzle of olive oil, vinegar, and a bit of salt until the bread is well soaked.
  • Add 1 or 2 peeled garlic cloves and the ripe tomato, already peeled and deseeded, to the bread mixture.
  • Incorporate the pepper and cucumber into the mixture. Reserve a portion of the pepper and cucumber for the final presentation of the dish.
  • Blend everything until you achieve a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to obtain a very fine and lump-free purée.
  • Gradually add cold water, stirring until you achieve the desired texture for the dish.
  • Serve with pieces of cucumber and bell pepper on top and add grated egg whites to complete the decoration.
Recommendations & Tricks
  • To prevent your gazpacho from becoming too bitter or acidic, make sure to remove the central part of the cucumber, where the seeds are, before blending it with the other ingredients.
  • If you want to achieve a smoother gazpacho, peel the tomatoes before blending them; you can blanch them for a few seconds in boiling water to make peeling easier.
  • Store the gazpacho in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving it, so the flavors blend better and the gazpacho is served nice and cold, which is when it is most enjoyable.