Zoque (dish)

The "Zoque" is a variant of the very popular salmorejo in Malaga. It is a cold soup that has, as main ingredients, red vegetables, such as tomatoes,^[1] red pepper, carrot, etc. It differs from the gazpacho because this preparation, uses garlic^[1] and carrot, besides presenting a thicker texture. It is usually served cold with ham or shrimp.

Preparation and characteristics

One feature of this soup is its creamy texture. The word "Zoque" has its origins in the Arabic language, "suqat", meaning waste or worthless item, indicating the use made of stale bread as one of its ingredients. It is customary to serve with grapes.

References

1. Traditional Recipes of the Axarquia - Malcolm Coxall. p. 88-89.