Chef One:
Prepare Aioli:
Put egg yolks, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne in the work bowl
fitted with the metal blade and with the motor running add the oil drop by drop
until the yolk has absorbed the first ¼ cup of oil. Add the remaining oil a bit
more rapidly in a slow steady stream. Salt to taste. Makes 2 ½ cup
Chef Two:
Prepare the Romesco
With an oven pre-heated to 375o roast the tomatoes and red bell peppers until
the skins brown and are easily removed. Skin and seed the tomatoes and peppers.
Soak the chilies in water until soft, about 5 minutes. Cut the bread into rough
cubes. Fry the bread in the oil until lightly brown. Add a bit more oil if
needed and toast the almonds until light brown.
Chef One:
Start preparing the other goodies:
Toast baguette rounds and rub with a half clove of raw garlic.
Peel prawns leaving the tail section. De-vein. Poach or roast until just
translucent.
Chef Two:
Finish the Romesco
Give the food processor a quick rinse, {a thorough cleaning is not needed as a
little aioli in the romesco is fine}. Take all of the prepared Romesco
ingredients, purée until fairly smooth, adding olive oil or a bit of water to
achieve the desired texture. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Together:
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Using a vegetable peeler create shavings of a good aged
Manchego cheese.
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Take medallions of Spanish goat cheese, top with finely chopped
parsley and olive oil
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Thin slices of Serrano ham (similar to Prosciutto but worth seeking out)
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Toast Marcona almonds in olive oil and toss with kosher salt
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Cut wedges of Yukon Gold potatoes, sprinkle with olive oil, paprika and herbs,
roast until brown
Suggested wines:
Spanish wines are fun to explore and are reasonably priced.
First choice is a dry Fino or nutty Amontillado Sherry, Lustau is a good maker.
Try a lively Spanish Rioja for red, or an Albariño if you prefer a white.
Bon Appetit!
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