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| 2 lbs | ripe juicy tomatoes | ||
| 1 | green pepper | ||
| 1 | small firm cucumber | ||
| 1 | piece about 2" baguette or 4 slices white bread, better if old, as long as it is not moldy, no need to remove crust | ||
| 1 | garlic clove, peeled | ||
| 1/4 cup | extra virgin olive oil | ||
| 1 Tbs | Salt |
| 1 | Put the bread to soak in 2 cups of water in a large pot. Wash the tomatoes, chop them roughly -no need to peel them- and add to the pot with the bread. |
| 2 | Peel and roughly chop the cucumber. Wash, cut stem, discard seeds and roughly chop the pepper. Add to the pot as you chop. Add the garlic, olive oil and salt. |
| 3 | Use a hand blender to liquidize the vegetables right in the pot. No need to process by batches or extra clean up. |
| 4 | Strain the puree through a coarse sieve into a soup bowl. A food mill with a coarse bottom will do. All tomato seeds and skin will be left in the sieve. Your gazpacho will be a smooth puree. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Check seasoning before serving. |
| 5 | Mince a bit of tomato, green pepper and cucumber for garnish. Set aside. Other suitable garnishes are bread, cut in small cubes, finely chopped onion or chopped hard-boiled egg. Present the garnish in separate bowls, or a tray with divisions, and a serving spoon. Everyone can choose a favorite garnish or combination. |
Ntrition Notes
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Cover the rice at any point when it is simmering, if you feel the liquid is evaporating too fast. If you need to add liquid, it should be hot.
If using the microwave to heat the liquid up to the boiling point, remember to insert a wooden stick os plastic spoon. Overheated liquid does not always bubble in the microwave, and it could explode in your face. A stick will help to create bubbles. Though the salt should be enough in this case, it is better to be safe than burnt.
When the rice is sautéed first, you get a better rice if the liquid is seasoned and boiling when you add it. I get the same good result with cold water. Add the water and the salt to the pan at the same time, just stir once. Wait until it starts boiling -it will take longer- to add the lemon, finish as before.
Garlic and salt are enough to flavor the rice, but you can add pepper to your taste.