Bocadillos with Blue Cheese, Serrano ham and apricots

Name: Bocadillos with Blue Cheese, Serrano ham and apricots
Ingredients: ⅚ cup water; ⅕ cup vinegar; ⅖ cup sugar; 2 sprigs rosemary; 15 red peppercorns; 3½ ounces dried apricots; 1 large baguette; 6 salads leaves; 20 aioli; 6 slices serrano ham; 5¼ ounces Castello® Traditional danish blue

There are sandwiches, and then there are bocata - our recipe for Bocadillos with Blue Cheese, Serrano ham and apricots dons an ensemble of charming flavors and earthy aromas. Sat inside crispy baguettes, dried fruit and meat nestle against a coating of smooth aioli, fresh salad and blue cheese.

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ingredients

⅚ cup water
⅕ cup vinegar
⅖ cup sugar
2 sprigs rosemary
15 red peppercorns
3½ ounces dried apricots
1 large baguette
6 salads leaves
20 aioli
6 slices serrano ham
5¼ ounces Castello® Traditional danish blue

preparation

Preparation:

1. In a pan bring water, sugar and vinegar to a boil.

2. Add sprigs of rosemary and red peppercorn and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Cut dried apricots in half and add to the pan.

4. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and leave the apricots in the vinaigrette for 30 minutes.

5. Cut the buns or bread in half and spread aioli.

6. Add salad leaves, Serrano ham and slices of Castello® Traditional Danish Blue.

7. Make sure the Castello® Traditional Danish Blue is taken directly from the refrigerator as it is much easier to slice when it is cold.

8. Top with the re-hydrated apricots, place the top bun and serve immediately.

9. If you make the bocadillos with a large baguette, cut into 6 pieces and serve.

Completing the dish

We suggest that you pair this tapas dish with a sparkling wine.

Tips & Tricks

The sweetness of the apricots and the sharp tones of Castello® Traditional Danish Blue cheese shouldn’t be challenged too much but kept slightly balanced by the refreshing bubbles of a Cava or sparkling wine instead.