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Nutritional Values
150kcal
10gProtein
10gCarbs
8gFat
2gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
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🐟 Fish
Alicante Gazpacho
How to order / say it
Say it
Gazpacho alicantino — [gath-PAH-choh ah-lee-KAN-tee-noh]
Order
I'd like the Alicante gazpacho, please.
Locally
Quisiera el gazpacho alicantino, por favor.
Say locally
A cold tomato soup with a twist, incorporating local seafood flavors.
Why try it?
This dish reflects Alicante's blend of Mediterranean and inland influences, providing refreshment during hot summers with seaside nostalgia.
How it tastes
Refreshing and tangy with a hint of the sea. Its smooth texture and cool temperature are punctuated by subtle seafood undertones.
Origin & History — first documented: 1750
Developed by 18th century fishermen who adapted the traditional gazpacho to include local catch, making it a cultural culinary fusion.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 400 g tomatoes
- 🥕 100 g green peppers
- 🥕 100 g cucumber
- 🧄 50 g onion
- 🫒 30 ml olive oil
- 🐟 100 g white fish
Method
- 1 Blend tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, and onion until smooth.
- 2 Mix in olive oil and season with salt.
- 3 Add small pieces of cooked white fish.
- 4 Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
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Bread
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