Paco Roncero and olive oil honey: the secret in less than 30 minutes
Have you ever tried combining olive oil with beeswax? It might seem like a strange invention, but in Paco Roncero’s kitchen this duo is pure magic. From Madrid, at his restaurant in the Real Casino, the two-Michelin-starred chef with three Repsol Suns has once again put extra virgin olive oil at the center of attention, but in a way no one expected.
The key isn’t in a complicated recipe, but in transforming the usual texture of such a common product into a creamy, almost buttery cream. And you might ask, how is that done? Well, in less than half an hour and with only two ingredients.
The reinvention of olive oil by Paco Roncero
The renowned chef Paco Roncero has collaborated with Parqueoliva, linked to the DOP Priego de Córdoba, to develop a proposal that takes extra virgin olive oil to a totally different level. It’s not just about using the oil raw, but about innovating with simple techniques to enhance its aroma and creaminess without losing its properties.
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A common product that becomes a star
Roncero has created various recipes with award-winning oils like Almaoliva Arbequino, Rincón de la Subbética, and Parqueoliva Serie Oro. Among them, a reinterpretation of the iberian ham sandwich stands out, where the oil takes the lead with techniques like broth, gel, and ham meringue. But it’s not all complexity: his "olive oil honey" can be made at home.
The key is in the texture
The "olive oil honey" transforms the oil into a creamy texture thanks to beeswax, which acts as a natural thickener. This allows enjoying the oil in a new way, enhancing its intensity and texture without altering its nutritional properties, which the DOP Priego de Córdoba recommends consuming raw.
How to prepare Paco Roncero’s olive oil honey
Basic and simple ingredients
You only need 25 ml of extra virgin olive oil Parqueoliva Serie Oro and 1.25 g of beeswax pearls, a product you can easily find at herbalists or pharmacies. Simplicity is the best introduction.
Step-by-step process
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Melt the beeswax in a double boiler carefully, avoiding overheating. |
| Step 2 | Add the olive oil and mix well until the two ingredients are fully integrated. |
| Step 3 | Remove from heat and pour the mixture into a glass container. |
| Step 4 | Let it cool for a few minutes until the texture changes and becomes more solid, like butter. |
The cultural and gastronomic value of olive oil
A tradition with a future
Olive oil is the star ingredient of the Mediterranean diet, recognized by the World Health Organization for its benefits. With this “olive oil honey” Roncero not only innovates but recovers tradition and makes it accessible.
An ingredient that never stops surprising
This type of simple recipes connect with current trends that seek to revalue olive oil as an essential product that can change home cooking. You don’t need to be a chef to enjoy its flavor and versatility.
The reality is that Paco Roncero has shown that gastronomic innovation isn’t always about making things complicated, but often making the simple become revolutionary. His olive oil honey trick is a bet on domestic creativity with a product we all have in the kitchen but that still has a lot to say.
