Almogrote

Typical sauce of the Canarian cuisine, made with cheese, garlic, olive oil and red bell pepper. The cheese used in the preparation of the sauce is the smoked soft cheese from La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands. The ingredients are mixed and pounded together in a mortar and pestle until a thick paste is formed. It is usually served as an appetizer, spread on toasted bread or as an accompaniment to papas arrugadas, a delicious Canary Island specialty. It is a very tasty and nutritious dish, thanks to the high protein and healthy fat content of the cheese.