Melon ajoblanco with crispy ham
Melón

Melon ajoblanco with crispy ham

Diners 4
Ready in 35 min
Ideal for Food

Ingredients

  • Raw almonds, skinless, 100 g
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil AOVE 3 tbsp
  • 1 clove of garlic without germ and blanched in hot water
  • Dry white wine vinegar, 2 tbsp
  • Melon piel de sapo 500g (set aside 8 balls)
  • Bread crumbs, 50 g
  • Salt
  • White pepper
  • 4 slices of serrano ham
  • Ham shavings, 100 g
  • Balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • Toasted slivered almonds, 3 tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Soak the raw almonds for 24 hours

  2. 2

    Blend tender almonds, garlic, wine vinegar, melon, bread crumbs, salt and pepper at maximum speed until smooth

  3. 3

    Switch to medium speed and slowly add olive oil to emulsify; chill for at least two hours

  4. 4

    Toast ham shavings with a little oil until crispy without burning

  5. 5

    Assemble bowls with gazpacho and top with toasted ham shavings, melon balls, almond slices, and balsamic vinegar drops

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