A punchy raw garlic sauce is the resourceful cook’s secret weapon. When you’re after a low-input, high-impact, wake-up-whatever-leftovers condiment, nothing delivers like a proper fluffy aioli or fiery Lebanese toum. And right now this ajo blanco sauce has our hearts aflutter: rich from almonds, tart with sherry vinegar, and plenty garlic-pungent, it’s what we’re putting on, in, and underneath every simply prepared vegetable and protein we’re making this season.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
5
3
¾
1
½
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Cut cucumbers about 1" thick on a steep diagonal and place in a medium bowl. Add a large pinch of kosher salt and 2 tsp. vinegar and toss to combine; let marinate 10 minutes. Pour off any liquid that is released.
Step 2
Toast ¼ cup almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Set aside.
Step 3
Blend garlic, oil, remaining 1 tsp. vinegar, remaining ½ cup almonds, and ½ cup ice water in a blender until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes; season generously with salt.
Step 4
Divide sauce among plates and top with cucumber salad and chopped almonds. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Step 5
Do Ahead: Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
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Reviews (2)
Back to TopI knew I'd like this when I saw it in the mag and I made it yesterday and was not disappointed! It was easy to make and oh so delish!
Julie in clearwater
Clearwater Florida
10/28/2018