Which of José Andrés's sauces need a blender?

7 of the 16 sauces cited to José Andrés in the PantryFlex catalog need a blender rather than a jar shake, including Romesco, Allioli a la Catalana, and Brava Sauce.

Where does José Andrés cook?

Andrés runs minibar by José Andrés and Jaleo, both in Washington, D.C.

Are these José Andrés's actual recipes?

The sauces are adapted from recipes José Andrés published, with José Andrés cited as the source on every recipe page. PantryFlex is independent and not affiliated with José Andrés.

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José Andrés Sauce Recipes

Independent adaptations of José Andrés' publicly published recipes. Not created by, affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by José Andrés.

José Andrés is a Spanish chef and humanitarian based in Washington, D.C. He holds the James Beard award for Outstanding Chef and Humanitarian, a recognition that spans both his cooking and his relief work. PantryFlex adapts recipes José Andrés published and cites José Andrés as the source for each one.

Andrés runs minibar by José Andrés and Jaleo in Washington, D.C., both part of his ThinkFoodGroup restaurant company. Minibar carries Michelin recognition among the multiple restaurants under that group. PantryFlex adapts recipes José Andrés published and cites José Andrés as the source for each one.

By the numbers

recipes

44%

pour-and-shake ready

5:1 fat to acid

field median 2.7:1

7.4

ingredients per recipe, field average 6.8

Sherry vinegar is José's acid of choice, showing up in 9 of 16 recipes.

Compared with the whole catalog, José reaches more often for Sherry vinegar (56% vs 7%) and tomato (38% vs 6%).

How José builds a sauce

José Andrés's 16 sauces in the catalog lean toward 3 tomato sauces, 3 vinaigrettes, and 2 hot sauces. Of that total, 8 are jar-ready as a pour-and-shake or simmer sauce, 7 need a blender, and 1 is cooked fully on the stove. Recipes cited to José Andrés include Romesco, Allioli a la Catalana, and Brava Sauce.

Recipes

RomescoOn the jar: ROMESCOAndrés' romesco for asparagus, grilled vegetables, seafood.

Catalan AllioliOn the jar: ALLIOLIJosé Andrés' Catalan allioli for grilled meats, seafood.Bay Leaf Tomato SauceOn the jar: BRAVAJosé Andrés' brava sauce for patatas bravas.Onion Bay BBQ SauceOn the jar: CATALANJosé Andrés' Catalan sofrito for paella, stews, soups.Mojo VerdeOn the jar: MOJO VERDEJosé Andrés' mojo verde for artichokes, potatoes.Mojo RojoOn the jar: MOJO ROJOJosé Andrés' mojo rojo for cauliflower, green beans.Olive-Orange VinaigretteOn the jar: SHERRY-SHALLJosé Andrés' olive-orange vinaigrette for salads, carrots.SalmorejoOn the jar: SALMOREJOTomato base for pasta, eggs, and seafood.Andalusian GazpachoOn the jar: ANDALUSIANJosé Andrés's classic Andalusian gazpacho.Mojo PicónOn the jar: MOJO PICNJosé Andrés's Canarian mojo picón for potatoes.

Soy AirOn the jar: SOY AIRAndrés's soy air foam for avocado canelones.Sangría VinaigretteOn the jar: SANGRIAAndrés's sangría vinaigrette for strawberry salad.Gazpacho DressingOn the jar: GAZPACHOAndrés's gazpacho-style dressing for grilled eggplant.Tomato-Watermelon Evoo-Sherry DressingOn the jar: TOMATOWATERMAndrés's tomato-watermelon sherry dressing for skewers.Fattoush Pomegranate-Sumac VinaigretteOn the jar: FATTOUSHAndrés's pomegranate-sumac vinaigrette for fattoush.MuhammaraOn the jar: MUHAMMARAAndrés's muhammara, a walnut-pepper dip.

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Kitchens

minibar by José Andrés · Washington
Jaleo · Washington

Awards

James Beard Outstanding Chef / Humanitarian
Michelin (multiple)

Common questions

Which of José Andrés's sauces need a blender?: 7 of the 16 sauces cited to José Andrés in the PantryFlex catalog need a blender rather than a jar shake, including Romesco, Allioli a la Catalana, and Brava Sauce.
Where does José Andrés cook?: Andrés runs minibar by José Andrés and Jaleo, both in Washington, D.C.
Are these José Andrés's actual recipes?: The sauces are adapted from recipes José Andrés published, with José Andrés cited as the source on every recipe page. PantryFlex is independent and not affiliated with José Andrés.

Citations

Romesco · adapted from José Andrés Longer Tables / Asparagus with Romesco
Catalan Allioli · adapted from Food & Wine / José Andrés
Bay Leaf Tomato Sauce · adapted from José Andrés patatas bravas accompaniment
Onion Bay BBQ Sauce · adapted from José Andrés Longer Tables
Mojo Verde · adapted from José Andrés / Bon Appétit
Mojo Rojo · adapted from José Andrés / Bon Appétit
Olive-Orange Vinaigrette · adapted from José Andrés / Bon Appétit
Salmorejo · adapted from José Andrés / Food & Wine
Andalusian Gazpacho · adapted from José Andrés / Food & Wine
Mojo Picón · adapted from José Andrés Canarian mojo
Soy Air · adapted from José Andrés / CIA–Kikkoman Asian for a New Generation (avocado canelones)
Sangría Vinaigrette · adapted from José Andrés collab / Lindera Farms
Gazpacho Dressing · adapted from José Andrés collab / Lindera Farms
Tomato-Watermelon Evoo-Sherry Dressing · adapted from José Andrés / Hollywood Bowl Picnic
Fattoush Pomegranate-Sumac Vinaigrette · adapted from José Andrés / Food52 (Fattoush Salad)
Muhammara · adapted from Jose Andres / Cooks Without Borders (Zaytinya reprint)

Every recipe lists its source and original title in the Provenance section of the recipe page.

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