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The "picada" is an aromatic blend of fresh parsley leaves and extra virgin olive oil, which adds a smooth texture and intense flavor to your dishes.
vegetarian
sauce
appetizer
traditional
Ingredients
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 25 gchopped parsley
  • 40 mlextra virgin olive oil
  • 0 saffron
  • 35 gtoasted hazelnuts
  • 1 garlic
Nutritional Information

Per Serving (Approx.)

Calories
183 kcal
Protein
3 g
Fat
16 g
Carbohydrates
10 g

Disclaimer: These values are estimates based on ingredient types and may not be precise.

Step-by-step Guide

Preparation

  • Wrap the saffron threads in aluminum foil and lightly toast them in a pan without oil for 2 to 3 seconds over medium-high heat, being careful not to burn them. Remove them immediately from the pan.
  • Place the peeled garlic and clean parsley leaves (without stems) in a bowl or deep container.
  • Add the toasted saffron threads to the same bowl.
  • Incorporate the olive oil and blend with a hand blender until a grainy paste is obtained.
  • Gradually add the hazelnuts while continuing to blend, until a homogeneous and fine-grained paste is achieved.
Recommendations & Tricks
  • When grinding the hazelnuts, use short, quick pulses to prevent them from turning into an oily paste; this will help maintain the desired texture of the mixture.
  • To intensify the flavor of the saffron, slightly heat the threads before adding them to the mixture; do this in a small pan without oil for a few seconds.
  • If you want to prepare the mixture in advance, store it in an airtight container with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top; this will help preserve the flavors and prevent it from drying out.