European
European - Mediterranean - Mains
Cheat's Romesco
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 460 g jar of roasted red peppers in vinegar (drained)
- • 400 g tin of plum tomatoes (drained of the juice)
- • 2 cloves of garlic
- • 50 g flaked almonds
- • juice of half a lemon
- • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- • salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Place the frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add the almonds to the dry pan and toast them for 3-4 minutes, stirring all the time, until they are golden brown.
2
Phase 2
Allow the almonds to cool, then place in a blender with the remaining ingredients and blitz until you have a consistency similar to a runny pesto. Add a little water if it is too thick.
3
Phase 3
Taste and season with some salt and pepper if desired.
4
Phase 4
Serve with one of our suggestions, or with one of your own!