Almogrote gomero with gofio and mojo rojo
The almogrote is the most iconic cured cheese paste of La Gomera. In Agulo they prepare it with aged cheese, oil, garlic and spicy paprika, and it is served spread on kneaded gofio or millet bread.
Almogrote is one of La Gomera’s greatest culinary treasures, and it has a special tradition in Agulo. It is made by blending the island’s aged cheese with olive oil, garlic, red paprika, and a pinch of chili pepper until a rustic paste with an intense, slightly spicy flavor is formed.
In the homes of Agulo, it is served in three ways: spread on slices of freshly baked cornbread, mixed with kneaded gofio to make "pellas," or as an accompaniment to kid stewed in red mojo sauce. The local cheese, a semi-hard cheese with a natural rind, is the irreplaceable ingredient that gives the recipe its character.
The best time to try it is during the patron saint festivities in August, when the town’s families bring out their own homemade versions and a small food fair is improvised in the square.