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Ajoblanco — traditional dish from Malaga, Spain
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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪9gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️300 mlServing

* Per serving · 300 ml. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts

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Ajoblanco

How to order / say it
Say it Ajoblanco — [ah-hoh-BLAN-koh]
Order I'd like the ajoblanco, please.
Locally Quisiera el ajoblanco, por favor.
Say locally

Chilled garlic and almond soup, often garnished with grapes or melon.

Why try it?

Ajoblanco is a testament to the Arab influence in Andalusia, offering travelers a historical taste that merges the past with the delightful culinary richness of the present.

How it tastes

Creamy and smooth with a slight garlic pungency, balanced by the subtle nuttiness of almonds, and usually sweetened by grapes or melon.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Dating back to Roman times, ajoblanco became a cherished dish during the Arab occupation of Spain. It evolved through centuries, now symbolizing the region's agricultural bounty.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥜 200 g blanched almonds
  • 🧄 2 garlic cloves
  • 🍋 500 ml water
  • 🫒 50 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 🌾 50 g white bread
  • 🍷 20 ml white wine vinegar
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 100 g green grapes (for garnish)

Method

  1. 1 Soak the bread in water, then squeeze out excess.
  2. 2 Blend almonds, garlic, bread, and water until smooth.
  3. 3 Add olive oil, vinegar, and salt; blend until creamy.
  4. 4 Chill and serve garnished with grapes or melon.
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