GOCHUJANG GAZPACHO

Gochujang Gazpacho image

Provided by Edward Lee

Time 30m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups diced ripe tomato, divided
1/2 cup chopped peeled seedless cucumber, divided
Zest and juice of 1 orange
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped mint

Steps:

Pulse 1 1/2 cups tomato, 1/4 cup cucumber, orange zest and juice, garlic, onion, bell pepper, gochujang, dill, parsley, lemon juice, vinegar, ginger, and salt in a blender until coarsely chopped. Drizzle in oil while pulsing until mixture is combined but not totally smooth.
Divide gazpacho between 2 bowls and garnish with remaining tomato and cucumber. Top with mint.
Gazpacho can be made up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated. Wait to garnish until ready to serve.