Crumble of Salatì with extra virgin olive oil on Velvety Pea Soup with Mint
Get ready for an explosion of flavors and textures with this velvety pea soup with mint and EVO oil salted cookie crumble. It is a dish that enchants at first taste, a true velvety embrace that combines the sweetness of fresh peas with the unexpected vibrancy of mint, all elevated by a savory, crunchy note. The key element? That salted cookie crumble with EVO oil, an ingenious ingredient that turns a simple velouté into a gourmet experience. Imagine the smoothness of the cream meeting the explosion of flavor and texture of the crumble: each spoonful is a perfect balance of delicacy and character.
Ingredients for the recipe
- 400 g fresh or frozen peas
- 1 small shallot
- Vegetable broth to taste.
- A few fresh mint leaves
- 50 g salted cookies Salatì with extra virgin olive oil
- EVO oil, salt, pepper
Procedure:
1
Cookthe ingredients
Chop the shallot and wilt it in a saucepan with a little oil.
Add the peas, cover flush with vegetable broth, and cook for about 15 minutes.
2
Blend everything
At the end of cooking, add mint leaves, salt and pepper.
Blend everything with an immersion blender until smooth.
3
Prepare the crumble
While the velouté is cooking, place the cookies in a food bag and crush them coarsely with a meat tenderizer or rolling pin.
Plating:
4
Serve now!
Serve the velouté warm or hot, finishing each dish with a drizzle of raw oil and a generous sprinkling of the cookie crumble.
An ode to simplicity that turns into pure sophistication!
Mint pea velouté with salted cookie crumble Salatì in EVO oil is more than just a soup: it is an ode to simplicity transformed into pure sophistication. This dish, easy to make but with a surprising result, is ideal for an elegant dinner or a light lunch, capable of pampering the palate with its creaminess and surprising with its innovative crunchy component. The freshness of the mint elevates the peas to the next level, while the crumble adds that “extra gear” that makes it truly memorable. A recipe that demonstrates that all it takes is a few quality ingredients and a dash of creativity to create a masterpiece.
In combination with the recipe
The velouté has an interesting flavor profile: vegetal sweetness, herbaceous freshness, and a savory, crisp note from the cookie.
Recommended Wines: Elegance and Freshness
For this salad, we look for wines that have good acidity and minerality, capable of defatting the palate and enhancing the marine flavors and olives.
- Vermentino di Sardegna DOC: This Sardinian white is an excellent choice. It offers freshness, good minerality and hints reminiscent of Mediterranean scrub and citrus notes, perfect for balancing the sweetness of peas and the freshness of mint. Its savoriness binds well with the crumble.
- Soave Classico DOC: An elegant and delicate Veneto wine with floral and almond notes and pleasant acidity. Its finesse goes well with the creaminess of the velouté and does not cover the delicacy of the peas and mint.
- Sauvignon Blanc (Alto Adige or Friuli-Venezia Giulia): An Italian Sauvignon Blanc from these regions offers herbaceous, citrusy notes and sometimes a hint of tomato leaf or bell pepper that harmonize beautifully with mint and pea sweetness, adding a lively touch.
Alcoholic Drinks: Cocktails That Impress
For alcoholic cocktails, we aim for fresh, citrusy drinks or drinks with herbaceous notes that can refresh and complement the flavor profile of the salad.
- Mojito (lightened or with less sugar): The mint is already present in the velouté, so a Mojito with a reduced amount of sugar (or replaced with agave syrup) will amplify that herbaceous, refreshing note. The lime and light white rum will not cover up the flavors of the dish.
- Gin Basil Smash: This cocktail uses fresh basil, gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. The herbaceous note of the basil pairs surprisingly well with the mint and peas, while the acidity of the lemon and the structure of the gin balance the creaminess of the smash.
- Vodka Sour with a hint of ginger: A clean and refreshing cocktail. The neutral vodka allows the lemon to shine through, while a hint of grated ginger will add a tangy touch that cleanses the palate and pairs well with the sweetness of the peas.
Non-alcoholic Drinks: Freshness for All
Even without alcohol, you can create pairings that enhance the recipe, focusing on freshness, citrus and herbaceous notes.
- Mint and Ginger Lemonade: A refreshing classic that echoes the key notes of the dish. Lemon for acidity, mint for herbaceous freshness and ginger for a hint of liveliness that “degreases” the palate from the creaminess of the velouté.
- Cucumber, Green Apple and Lime Elixir: Blend cucumber, green apple and lime juice with a little water and strain. The result is an incredibly refreshing, vegetal drink that ties in well with the nature of peas and offers a crisp contrast with mint.
- Jasmine Iced Green Tea: A more unusual but very refined option. The green tea has herbaceous and slightly bitter notes that can make a nice contrast with the sweetness of the peas, while the jasmine adds an elegant floral touch that complements the mint. Serve it without sugar or with a very light sweetener.
Choose the pairing that best suits your taste and the occasion to make your Salatì Extra Virgin Oil Crumble on Mint Pea Velouté an unforgettable experience!
