Ajo Blanco Malagueño (TM)

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This recipe for a raw garlic soup is for making in a Thermomix. See here Ajo Blanco Malagueño for how to make it conventionally.

Ingredients

• 200g peeled, raw almonds
• 2 cloves garlic
• 100g stale white bread (crumb only), soaked
• 70g extra virgin olive oil
• 30g vinegar, or to taste
• 1 litre water (approx)
• White grapes to serve

Method

1. Put the almonds, garlic and salt in the bowl 30 seconds / Speed 5.
2. Next, add the bread and blend 15 seconds / Speed 5 until you have the consistency of a paste. Repeat if necessary.
3. Run at Speed 5 and pour the oil, little by little onto the lid of the bowl, MC on.
4. Add the vinegar and water and blend 1 minute / progressively Speed 5-10.
5. Adjust seasoning. Serve with peeled white grapes, or melon balls.

Recipe source

• Translated from a recipe in Impescindible para tu cocina, which is the book you get when buying a Thermomix in Spain.

Chef's notes

I couldn't be bothered to peel the almonds and to be honest, it made little difference to the colour and texture. I used more garlic about 8 cloves. I didn't soak the bread. Instead of salt, I added 4 teaspoons Marigold Swiss Bouillon Powder. I did not peel the grapes.