Almond-orange dip
4 servings
30 minutes
Almond-orange dip is a refined sauce with a delicate balance of sweetness and spice, originating from French cuisine. Its velvety texture and rich flavor are revealed through caramelized sugar, red onion, and an aromatic bouquet of spices: vanilla, anise, and cinnamon. Orange juice and jam give it sunny freshness, while roasted almonds and rosemary add a light nutty note and spiciness. This dip pairs perfectly with cheeses, meat appetizers, or fresh bread, turning every dish into a gastronomic masterpiece. It can adorn a festive table or add sophistication to everyday meals. Its bright, rich, and elegant taste makes it an indispensable element in the world of French gastronomy.
1
Caramelize sugar in a pot. Finely chop the red onion and add it as well. Drizzle the contents of the pot with apple cider vinegar, then add the zest and juice of the oranges.
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Red onion: 1 piece
- Apple cider vinegar: to taste
- Oranges: 2 pieces
2
Scrape the contents of the vanilla pod and add it to the pot along with star anise, cinnamon, and orange jam. Bring everything to a light boil.
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
- Anise (star anise): 2 pieces
- Cinnamon: pinch
- Orange jam: 3 tablespoons
3
Chop the almonds roughly and roast in a hot pan until golden.
- Almond: 45 g
4
Add chopped rosemary to the dip and mix.
- Rosemary: 2 sprigs
5
Chop the orange pulp and add it in. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste