SWEET PEPPER PASTE (MASSA DE PIMENTãO)
This recipe has been posted for play in CQ3 - Azores. Found at website: http://catavino.net/portuguese-recipe-bifanas/ Massa de pimentão (pronounced " mah-ssah de pea-meant-ow") is a sweet yet salty pepper paste made from salt cured red bell peppers. It's found throughout Portuguese cooking and is used as a base for...
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Other Sauces
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Wash peppers and remove the stems, seeds and white ribbing. Cut the peppers into about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick strips. Place a layer of pepper strips into the bottom of a bowl and generously sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the rest of the pepper strips, salting in between each layer. Cover tightly with a towel and leave out at room temperature for at least 12 hours.
- 2. Some recipes suggest curing the peppers up to 6 days, but when you don't have enough time, 12-24 hours is sufficient for good flavor.
- 3. Pre-heat the oven to 325ºF (162ºC).
- 4. Drain the peppers of excess liquid. Put the peppers into an oven safe dish or on a baking tray to slow roast for 1 ½ to 2 hours in the oven. Remove the peppers and cool to room temperature.
- 5. Using your fingers, remove the outside skin from the peppers. Place the peeled pepper strips and peeled garlic cloves into a food processor or blender. If a food processor is unavailable, use a pestle and mortar or other tool to grind the peppers into a paste.
- 6. Blend the peppers for 30 seconds to make a thick paste, add in half the olive oil and blend again for another 30 seconds. Add the rest of the oil to the pepper paste and blend for another minute or until smooth.
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Namigadde Justine
jnamigadde@aol.comThis sweet pepper paste is a great way to add flavor to my favorite dishes. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious.
Onwuegbunam Chidera
c80@gmail.comI love the smoky flavor of this sweet pepper paste. It's the perfect way to add a little something extra to my favorite dishes.
Dharma Tamang
tamangd@gmail.comThis sweet pepper paste is so good! It's the perfect addition to my favorite sandwiches and wraps.
Chinaza Satya
satya-c@hotmail.co.ukI've never made sweet pepper paste before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out delicious and I can't wait to try it in different dishes.
Biniyam Daniel
danielb28@hotmail.comThis sweet pepper paste is a must-try! It's the perfect balance of sweet and smoky. I love using it to add flavor to my favorite dishes.
Syed àbdullah Sahà
s71@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of sweet pepper paste, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've been using it as a dip, a marinade, and a sauce.
Eboh Jude
eboh_j@gmail.comThis sweet pepper paste is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I've been using it on everything from sandwiches to pasta dishes.
Josh Lee
l_josh33@hotmail.frI love this sweet pepper paste! It's the perfect addition to my favorite dishes. It adds a delicious smoky flavor that I can't get enough of.
Silviu Mirea
mirea46@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The paste is so flavorful and easy to make. I've already used it in several dishes and it's been a hit every time.
Zainab Abass
a.z@aol.comI've been making this sweet pepper paste for years and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and can be used in so many different ways. I highly recommend it!
Gene Jones
gene_jones35@gmail.comThis sweet pepper paste is a game changer! It adds so much flavor to my dishes. I love using it in marinades, sauces, and dips.
Charles Obeng kwaa
kwaa7@aol.comJust tried this recipe and it's delicious! The paste is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I can't wait to try it on different dishes.
Naeem Malik
naeem-malik19@yahoo.comThis sweet pepper paste is amazing! It has a rich, smoky flavor that is perfect for adding depth to any dish. I used it to make a pasta sauce and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again.