On this occasion, our Chardonnay wine vinegar has the honor of being part of the gastronomic proposal of Chef Joel Castanyé, co-owner of La Boscana Restaurant. Awarded its first Michelin star in November, this space has opted for avant-garde cuisine with traditional roots.
We invite you to discover this delicious recipe of Ajoblanco soyou can prepare it at home:
:: Ingredients for 4 servings ::
- 200 g raw blanched marcona almonds
- 500 ml bottled water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 garlic cloves
- 45 g extra virgin olive oil
- 20 g Castell de Gardeny Chardonnay wine vinegar
- 12 shrimp* pieces
:: Preparation ::
- Place the almonds in a tall container with bottled water and set aside in the fridge for 4 hours. Peel the cloves of garlic, immerse them in boiling water for 1 minute and then cool them in ice water; repeat the process three times.
- Add garlic to the almonds, oil, Chardonnay wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Crush everything in a blender and pass it through a sieve. Adjust the salt, pepper and vinegar and set aside in the fridge for one day. Peel the shrimp, remove the stomach, salt and lightly fry in a skillet.
- Serve the ajoblanco soup in a bowl; place three shrimp in the centre and refresh with extra virgin olive oil and a few drops of Chardonnay vinegar.
*The recipe can also be made with scallops, scampi and any other fish that you like.
*La receta puede hacerse también con zamburiñas, cigalas o el marisco que más os guste.
The restaurant La Boscana has 8 tables where servers can enjoy a gastronomic experience of contemporary Catalan cuisine.
For more informacion: http://www.laboscana.net/en
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