HAZELNUT ROMESCO

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Hazelnut Romesco image

Provided by Christine Muhlke

Categories     easy, condiments, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 45m

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon ancho chili paste (method below)
1 3-by-1-inch slice rustic white bread
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup roasted hazelnuts
2 cloves smashed garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 red peppers, roasted and peeled juice reserved
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/4 cup cold-pressed hazelnut oil (see note above)

Steps:

  • To make paste, add boiling water to 2 dried ancho chili pods. Weight with a plate for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove pods from water and purée, adding just enough of the water to make a paste. Pass paste through a mesh strainer and reserve.
  • Cut the crusts off the bread and tear into 2 to 3 pieces. In a sauté pan over low heat, fry bread in ¼ cup olive oil until golden brown and crisp. Cool on paper towels.
  • In a food processor, combine hazelnuts, garlic, bread, salt and spices. Mix until a dry paste forms. Add the ancho paste, red peppers and their juice, tomato paste, vinegar, hazelnut oil and another ¼ cup olive oil until a smooth paste forms. Adjust with oil for a thinner consistency if desired, and taste for salt and spice.
  • Serve as a dip with rustic bread, or as an accompaniment to roast pork or lamb.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 272, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 150 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Met Parul Bagum
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This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still very good.


Tarek Rahman
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I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


lahoriya
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This sauce is delicious! I love the smoky flavor of the roasted red peppers.


Hector Murcia
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I'm not a huge fan of romesco sauce, but this recipe is pretty good. I especially like the way the hazelnuts add a nutty flavor.


suraj shrestha
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This sauce is great for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it can be served with a variety of dishes.


Md Bayjid
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I love the way this sauce pairs with grilled fish. It's the perfect summer meal.


AWAIS GAMER
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This sauce is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good.


Simphiwe Nompumelelo
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I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Ramadhan Omar
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This is a great sauce for a special occasion. It's elegant and flavorful.


Hassan Fanta
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I made this sauce for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Selorm Adanu
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This sauce is delicious! I especially love the way the hazelnuts add a nutty flavor.


Guadalupe Resendiz
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I'm not a big fan of hazelnuts, but I still liked this sauce. The roasted red peppers and smoked paprika really shine through.


SARAH NAMUTEBI
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually serve it with pasta or rice.


Namra Seher
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I found this sauce to be a bit bland. Maybe I didn't add enough salt?


GW TAMIM GAMER
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This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Foysal Ahammod
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I love the smoky flavor of this sauce. It's perfect for grilled meats.


Wil Convery
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This sauce is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it on chicken, fish, and even vegetables.


Kal El
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I'm not usually a fan of romesco sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The hazelnut flavor is really something special.


Raima Shaikh
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I made this sauce for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Yasir Toqeer
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This is the best romesco sauce I've ever had! The combination of hazelnuts, roasted red peppers, and smoked paprika is divine.