Romesco Sauce

📜 Collection: Unknown Eight | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sauces A vibrant and flavorful Spanish Romesco sauce made with toasted almonds, roasted red peppers, and garlic. Perfect for serving alongside tapas, meatballs, or Tortilla Española.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins0 minsNone8 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
3/4 cupAlmondsToasted
10 clovesGarlicWhole
1/2 cupOlive OilQuality extra virgin
1/4 cupRed Wine VinegarStandard
2-3Dried Pequin Chiles or Chiles de ArbolDried
2 cupsRoasted Red Bell PeppersPeeled and chopped
To tasteSaltFine

Instructions

Step 1: Blending

  1. Combine the 3/4 cup toasted almonds, 10 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup olive oil, and 1/4 cup red wine vinegar in a food processor.
  2. Add the 2-3 dried pequin chiles or chiles de arbol into the processor bowl.
  3. Blend the mixture until smooth.
  4. Add the 2 cups roasted red bell peppers and pulse a bit until the sauce is just a bit chunky.
  5. Season with salt to taste and pulse briefly to combine until fully incorporated and textured.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.


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