Tomato and Garlic Dip

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The iconic Andalucian salmorejo is essentially a superthick gazpacho, made with plenty of ripe tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. Invariably, it's topped with chopped hard-boiled eggs and ham and served with fried eggplant or toasted country bread.

By Mario Batali
September 2008

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Credit: © Quentin Bacon

Recipe Summary test

active:
30 mins
total:
1 hr
Yield:
6
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. On a baking sheet, toast 4 slices of the bread for 8 minutes, or until lightly dried out. Cut off the crusts; cut the toasts into 1/2-inch cubes.

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  • In a blender, puree the tomatoes with the garlic, vinegar and the 1/4 cup of olive oil until smooth. Add the toasted bread cubes and puree until thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the salmorejo to a bowl and refrigerate until lightly chilled, about 30 minutes.

  • Preheat a grill pan. Brush the remaining 6 bread slices with oil; grill over high heat, turning, until toasted. Transfer the bread to plates and ladle the salmorejo on top. Garnish with the egg and ham and serve.

Make Ahead

The salmorejo can be refrigerated overnight.

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