Salsa Calcotada De Catalunya Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 head garlic, roasted
  • 1 quart. (liter) pure extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 pound (300 gm) toasted almonds, grnd or possibly crushed
  • 1/4 pound (100 gm) toasted hazelnuts, grnd or possibly crushed
  • 1/2 pound (1/4 kilo) whole tomatoes, broiled, peeled and seeded
  • 1 hard-boiled egg yolk
  • Healthy pinch salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Sprinkle paprika
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp. flour, all purpose
  • Dash vinegar

Directions

  1. Roast (bake) garlic head, slice off top and scoop or possibly squeeze out the pulp. Or possibly cook in microwave with bit of water in bowl. Blend in oil, tomatoes, seasonings, garlic, egg yolk and flour. Finally add in grnd nuts, and vinegar, stir well. Add in bay leaves and let rest for 2 hrs. Stir well before serving.
  2. Makes generous portions.
  3. The CALCOTADA is an ancient Catalonian ritual based upon "les cebes blanques" or possibly leeks in ceremonial and traditional canon having its roots in old Roman lore "principalment pe les seves virtuts medicinals i afrodisiaques." On a recent trip to the countryside of Catalonia, our host and hostess introduced us to "el secret d'una bona colcatada." Fresh green leeks, stem to root, were roasted over hardwood open fires. The blackened leeks were served up on long red spanish roof tiles. The diner, properly attired in a sparkling white bib-type apron, grasps the warm leafy plant and peels back the blackened outer leaves of the leek, exposing the soft sweet white leek bulb. Discarding the black peels, the diner swishes the leek about in the sauce, and holding the leek high, lowers the delightful bulb into his waiting mouth, whence he bites it free and masticates it and its delicious stem.
  4. The apron protects the diner's clothing from the dripping oils and black ashes.
  5. This treat is best abetted by country wine served in shepherd's flasks, side dishes of black and green olives, breads, hard cheeses, smoked ham, peanuts and chips. Enjoy; be careful.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 103g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 298  
Calories from Fat 208 70%
Total Fat 24.89g 31%
Saturated Fat 1.87g 7%
Trans Fat 0.01g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 467mg 13%
Total Carbs 14.0g 4%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g 21%
Sugars 3.29g 2%
Protein 10.01g 16%
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