Salmorejo is a delicious tomato-based recipe from Cordoba. It consists of a cold, thick cream often accompanied by hard-boiled egg and Serrano ham. Although it's eaten year-round, this dish is especially popular in the summer.
Salmorejo and gazpacho are often confused, but they are not that similar. Gazpacho is prepared with a variety of vegetables, and the end result has a stronger flavor and a more tigerish texture. Salmorejo, on the other hand, contains only tomato, bread, oil, and garlic, resulting in a smoother, creamier soup.
Preparing salmorejo from Córdoba is very simple; just blend all the ingredients and let them cool. That's why it's such a practical recipe, perfect for beach days and summer nights. If you like quick and light recipes, be sure to try our summer favorites: tuna poke , Vietnamese summer rolls , asparagus in puff pastry , vegetable pakoras , a fresh quinoa salad , or baked sea bass .
Our friend Jota, an Andalusian with three restaurants in his hometown, prepares a salmorejo with cooked beets, which reduces the acidity of the tomato and adds a delicious sweetness. We've tried both the original version and his recipe, and we can't decide which to choose because both are truly delicious. Here is our full recipe on how to make salmorejo in 1 minute!
Index
- 1 How to prepare Salmorejo
- 2 Dani García's salmorejo
- 3 Differences between Salmorejo and Gazpacho
- 4 Ingredients
- 5 Instructions
Necessary ingredients
How to prepare Salmorejo
Dani García's salmorejo
Dani García, an Andalusian chef with three Michelin stars, prepares salmorejo in a very special way. In his salmorejo recipe, the Andalusian chef adds raw egg and oil to the salmorejo and whisks it together to create an emulsion, similar to mayonnaise. The goal of emulsifying the egg is to achieve a creamier texture, however, we weren't convinced, as the end result is very thick and more like a spread.
Differences between Salmorejo and Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a cold soup made with tomato and other vegetables, while salmorejo is an emulsion. Therefore, gazpacho contains water as part of its ingredients, making it drinkable, while salmorejo contains bread, which adds thickness and makes it a stew. Finally, gazpacho is accompanied by bread croutons or chopped onions, while salmorejo is usually accompanied by hard-boiled egg and diced ham.
Servings 4
- Amount per serving
- % Daily Value *
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g1 %
- Fiber 3.5 g15 %
- Sugars 9.5 g
*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
