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Wasabi and Mint Cucumber Gazpacho

Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the gazpacho

  • 2 large cucumbers peeled and cubed
  • 6 cherry tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp wasabi paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

For the sausage relish

  • 1/2 cup of diced sausage
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp sambal oelek chili paste
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a blender or a food processor, combine all gazpacho ingredients and pulse until smooth.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • For the sausage relish, heat sesame oil and fry shallots until golden brown. Add in sausage cubes, cilantro and chili paste and saute for 5 minutes until sausage becomes slightly charred. Serve hot with chilled gazpacho.

Notes

Feel free to use any meat for the relish. Cured or cooked meats such as Spam, Vienna sausage, or corned beef make delicious substitutes!