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100 cl · 34%

€ 19,99

Els la Vera
This bitter

Els la Vera

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Bitters · Netherlands · 34%

Why this works together

Chosen by type (bitter). A bitter aperitif calls for something salty or savoury beforehand.

What is needed

For 4 people

Bruschetta with tomato and basilAs an aperitifBruschetta with tomato and basil

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette
  • 300 grams of tomatoes
  • 1 bunch of basil
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil

Method

  1. Remove the seeds from the tomatoes, cut them into small cubes and mix with salt, pepper and half of the olive oil.
  2. Tear the basil leaves and stir them into the tomatoes.
  3. Cut the baguette diagonally into slices and toast them golden brown under the grill or in a griddle pan.
  4. Rub the warm slices with the halved garlic and drizzle with the rest of the olive oil.
  5. Spoon the tomatoes on top and serve immediately.
Parmigiano ReggianoWith the cheeseParmigiano Reggiano

Ingredients

  • 160 grams of Parmigiano Reggiano

Method

  1. Take the cheese out of the fridge about an hour before serving; that brings out the flavour best.
  2. Only cut or break the cheese just before serving.
Gougères (cheese puffs)With drinksGougères (cheese puffs)

Ingredients

  • 125 millilitres of water
  • 50 grams butter
  • 75 grams of flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 75 grams of Gruyère

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C and grate the Gruyère.
  2. Bring the water, butter and a pinch of salt to the boil and add the flour all at once.
  3. Stir over a low heat until the dough forms a ball and comes away from the pan.
  4. Let it cool a little and beat in the eggs one at a time, then most of the cheese.
  5. Pipe or spoon small mounds onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and airy, without opening the oven door in between.

To pour 4 cl per person

  • 1 bottle of Els la Vera

The quantities are a guide for home cooking; salt, pepper and oil for frying are not always listed.

Photos: Bruschetta with tomato and basil: Michael_Spencer, CC BY 2.0 · Parmigiano Reggiano: Amin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gougères (cheese puffs): opacity, CC BY 2.0

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