The Versatility of the Romesco Sauce Recipe
This delicious tomato based sauce originated in Spain and is typically made with roasted tomatoes, hazelnuts, almonds, garlic, olive oil and nyora peppers. It's great over fish, chicken and seafood and makes a great appetizer spread. My version includes using ancho chile peppers and Casa M's Chain Reaction. It's a great for food prep! I'm adding it to my favorite Jazz Toppers section if you're in my Food Prep for Foodies Membership.
Ingredients
- 7 ancho chile peppers or guajillo or combination guajillo are a bit hotter
- 6 tomatoes, cut in half, remove core
- 2 heads garlic, cut in half (we will roast this)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup cubed bread - remove crusts French or my bucket bread works great
- 1-2 teaspoons Casa M Chain Reaction Spice try 1 teaspoon, then taste and adjust
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts (no skins)
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds (no skins)
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or you can use red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Place ancho chiles/guajillo chiles in a large bowl. Cover with boiling water. Place a small plate or something heavy to weigh down the peppers. Allow them to sit and rehydrate for about 30-60 minutes. Drain very well and blot with paper towels.
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Preheat oven to 400°.
- Cut garlic bulbs in half. Lay face down on foil. Add tomato halves (faced down). Roast for about 45 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Take skins off of tomatoes. Cut chiles in half, remove seeds, scrape out insides to use for sauce. Discard skins.
- In a food processor combine: nuts, bread, 2 garlic cloves (raw), and roasted garlic until finely chopped.
- Add in chiles, tomatoes, Casa M Chain Reaction until desired consistency. Add oil and vinegar and pulse until combined. Serve cold or at room temperature. This sauces freezes very well. Freeze in 1/2 cup portions, thaw and serve over chicken, fish, pasta or as an appetizer with veggies, bread and crackers.
Notes
Don't skip the vinegar! It really makes the sauce!
I do think this would be great with a little grated parmesan cheese as well.
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