How to Make Chef John's Romesco Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chef John's Romesco Sauce is a versatile and delicious Spanish condiment that is perfect for adding depth and flavor to a wide variety of dishes. This rich and nutty sauce is made with a blend of roasted red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and almonds, giving it a unique and complex flavor profile that is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

Originally from the Catalonia region of Spain, Romesco sauce has become a popular ingredient in modern cooking, and for good reason. Its ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large red bell peppers
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup cubed stale bread
  • ¾ cup roasted almonds
  • ¼ cup sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked Spanish paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Turn on a gas stove and roast bell peppers over the open flame until soft and blackened, about 5 minutes per side. Peppers should emit steam when pressed. Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover, and let cool to room temperature.
  • Combine oil and garlic in a skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until garlic just starts to turn golden brown, about 3 minutes. Move garlic to a ramekin using a slotted spoon, leaving all the oil in the skillet.
  • Toast bread in the oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Peel peppers under running water. Cut peppers open and remove the seeds. Chop into cubes and transfer to a food processor. Add garlic, bread cubes with oil, almonds, vinegar, paprika, cayenne, and salt. Pulse on and off until sauce is well combined and reaches your desired texture.
  • Transfer sauce to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to intensify the flavors, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Nutrition

    79 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 91mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 91mg