STEVEN RAICHLEN'S ROMESCO SAUCE

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Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     weekday, condiments

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 dried ancho chili (or 3 dried anorra chilies), stemmed
2 tablespoons blanched almonds
2 tablespoons hazelnuts
3 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut in half
1 small onion, peeled and quartered
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded
1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
5 cloves garlic, peeled
1 slice country-style white bread
1/4 cup finely chopped flatleaf parsley
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (preferably Spanish)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or more, to taste
1/4 teaspoon sugar, or more, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak chilies in hot water until soft and pliable, 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the soaking liquid, and blot dry.
  • Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Arrange nuts on a foil-lined baking sheet, and broil until toasted and fragrant, 4 to 6 minutes, shaking the pan two or three times to insure even browning. Transfer nuts to a plate. When they have cooled a bit, rub hazelnuts between the palms of your hands to remove skin. (Don't worry about removing every last bit.)
  • Arrange tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic on the baking sheet, and broil until darkly browned, turning to insure browning is even. This will take 4 to 6 minutes a side: remove vegetables as they are ready. Transfer vegetables to a plate and let cool.
  • Place bread on baking sheet, and toast under the broiler, 2 minutes a side, until dark. Break toast into several pieces.
  • Place nuts and toast in food processor, and grind to a fine powder. Add vegetables and parsley, and puree to a coarse paste. Add oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper, and process to mix. The sauce should be thick but pourable: if it is too thick, add a little soaking liquid from the chili. If desired, add salt, sugar or vinegar to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 366, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 559 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

hanako ami
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This is my new favorite romesco sauce recipe.


Md Sakev
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I love the versatility of this sauce. I've used it on everything from pasta to fish to chicken.


Michael Bolly
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This sauce is a great way to add a pop of color to your dishes.


MD SHEBUL AHMED SUJON
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out grainy.


ShadowPulveriser
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This sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Ennywealth
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I love the smoky flavor that the roasted red peppers give to this sauce.


Pink Boo
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers.


underMention
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I found this sauce to be a bit bland. I added some extra garlic and chili powder to give it more flavor.


Adaora Uzozie
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This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Daulat Khan
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I'm not a big fan of romesco sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of heat.


Arlene Peterkin-Morle
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I made this sauce for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great make-ahead appetizer or snack.


Nate
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This sauce is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


JB Billal
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's so versatile, I've used it as a dip, a spread, and even a marinade.


Rafay Naeem
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out perfectly. It was rich and flavorful, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.


Mumar Mahi
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Easy to make and very tasty.


Omat Ali
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This romesco sauce is a great way to add a flavorful and nutty touch to your dishes. I used it as a dipping sauce for grilled vegetables and it was a hit!