- Blender: For finely blending nuts and other ingredients into a smooth sauce.
- Food Processor: Similar to a blender, with options for different chopping attachments.
- Mortar and Pestle: Traditional method for grinding almonds and spices before blending.
ayer in the cooking process.
- High-Speed Hand Blender: Portable option for making smaller batches of Romesco sauce.
- Stainless Steel Food Grater: For shredding or zesting ingredients like garlic skin.
- Silicone Spatula: Useful for stirring and scraping the bottom of pots while cooking ingredients.
- Measuring Cups & Spoons: Ensure precise measurement of recipe components, especially oil.
- Food Storage Containers (Glass or Plastic): For mixing, storing, and preserving the finished sauce.
- Stirring Spoon: Essential for combining ingredients while cooking on low heat without burning.
- Roasting Pan: To roast garlic cloves and other ingredients if preferred by some recipes.
- Canning Jars (Optional): For storing prepared Romesco sauce for future use, though not always used in traditional recipes.
1 large roasted red bell pepper from a jar
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup tomato purée
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Ingredient info: Smoked paprika is available at most supermarkets. The Spanish type, sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera, is sold at specialty foods stores and latienda.com.
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