ROMESCO SAUCE
Romesco is a rich Spanish sauce of charred tomatoes and roasted red peppers, puréed and thickened with toasted almonds and bread. The flavors are further sharpened with the addition of raw garlic, vinegar, chile powder or red pepper flakes (adjust the heat to your liking). The result is a smoky, pungent sauce, one usually served with mild-mannered vegetables and fish. (Some Spaniards say that a grilled vegetable feast is just an excuse for eating romesco.) But the sauce is just as good on a piece of toast that's been brushed with olive oil and rubbed with yet more garlic. If you have the time, let the sauce stand for an hour at room temperature before serving, allowing the flavors to meld all the more.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield About 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler and cover a baking sheet with foil. Place the tomatoes on the baking sheet, and place under the broiler at the highest setting. Broil for two to four minutes, until charred on one side. Turn over and broil on the other side for two to four minutes until charred. Remove from the heat, transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Peel and core.
- Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic cloves. When the garlic is chopped and adheres to the sides of the bowl, stop the machine and scrape down the sides. Add the toasted almonds (or almonds and hazelnuts), bread and chile powder or flakes to the bowl and process to a paste.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the pepper, tomatoes, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper. Process until smooth, and with the machine running, add the vinegar and olive oil in a slow stream, beginning with the smaller amount of olive oil and thinning out as desired. Process until well amalgamated, then scrape into a bowl.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt or chile as desired. If possible, allow the sauce to stand for an hour at room temperature before using. Serve with fish and/or grilled vegetables, or on crostini.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 416, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 485 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Ak chachar
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes. I especially like it on pasta and chicken.
NotAyaka Ayaka
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really bland. I think I might have used the wrong kind of peppers.
Aftabkhan Aftabkan
[email protected]This sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so flavorful and versatile.
serenity kaser
[email protected]I love the bright red color of this sauce. It's so vibrant and inviting.
hema hema
[email protected]I've never made romesco sauce before, but this recipe made it easy. It's a great sauce for grilled vegetables.
Airis Hunter
[email protected]This sauce is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers.
Tilok Roy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of romesco sauce, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! It's not as heavy as I thought it would be and it has a nice, smoky flavor.
Mavia sarkar
[email protected]I made this sauce exactly as the recipe said and it turned out great! I served it with grilled salmon and it was a hit.
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[email protected]I wasn't a huge fan of this sauce. I found it to be a bit too oily.
Aongchai Chak
[email protected]This sauce is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be great on grilled meats or roasted vegetables.
Jessica Hilbert
[email protected]I love the nutty flavor of the almonds in this sauce. It's a great way to add some extra depth of flavor to your dishes.
Kitty Sira
[email protected]I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky.
Nelly Nice
[email protected]This is my new favorite sauce! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious.
Pedro Rosa
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party last weekend and everyone loved it! It's the perfect appetizer or dipping sauce.
Wesley edits
[email protected]This romesco sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish, and it's always a hit.