Class
Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of traditional Spanish tapas. Learn to make Elena’s family Gazpacho recipe, a refreshing chilled tomato-based soup bursting with the essence of summer, and Patatas Bravas, crispy fried potatoes served with a creamy garlic aioli sauce. This class is a great fit for those with dietary restrictions, since it’s naturally vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
Please note all classes are listed in Pacific Time Zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom session we will use. Our cooking classes require a minimum of 4 participants to run.
Ingredients & Preparation
Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.
Gazpacho
Serves 2
500 grams (17 ounces) ripe Roma tomatoes
1 small green bell pepper
1 cucumber
1/2 of an onion
50 milliliters (3 tablespoons) olive oil
100 milliliters (6 tablespoons) water, if tomatoes are not very juicy
Sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
Salt
Black Pepper
Optional garnishes:
2 slices white bread for croutons
1 egg to be hardboiled
Iberian ham
Patatas Bravas & Aioli Sauce
Serves 2
500 grams (17 ounces) russet potatoes, or other frying potato
1 liter (1 quart or 4 1/4 cups) vegetable or canola oil, or other neutral flavored oil for frying
2 cloves garlic
1 egg at room temperature
150 milliliters (5 fluid ounces or 2/3 cup) olive oil
1 lemon
Salt
Before Class Steps
Bring the egg to room temperature for the aioli
Equipment
Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.
Cutting board & sharp knives
Mixing bowls
Blender for Gazpacho
Fine mesh sieve for Gazpacho
Baking sheet for optional croutons
Small pot for optional hardboiled egg
Cheese grater for optional hardboiled egg
Immersion blender for Aioli
Medium pot with high sides for frying the potatoes
Vegetable peeler
A baking sheet or large plate lined with paper towels
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