Red Pepper Paste

Name: Red Pepper Paste - Clementina L.
Ingredients: 1kg red bell pepper (capia or gogosari) 70ml oil 130ml broth salt

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We wash the peppers, selecting the meatiest and most aromatic ones, then we clean them of seeds and cut them into larger pieces, to ensure that their flavor will be fully captured. Next, with the help of a food processor, we blend the pieces of pepper until we obtain a smooth paste. We put this vibrant paste to boil over low heat, making sure to stir occasionally until all the water released by the peppers evaporates and the consistency becomes thicker. After the water has reduced, we add sunflower oil, a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor, and tomato paste, which will bring a note of acidity and a pleasant color to our dish. We continue to let the mixture simmer until the oil rises to the surface, a sign that our paste is ready and the flavors have blended perfectly. When the paste is well cooked, we place it in sterilized jars (I ended up with two jars), making sure to fill them to the top, but still leaving a little space for air expansion. We close the lid tightly and turn them upside down, covering them with a warm blanket, to let the dish cool slowly until the next day. This method helps create a vacuum, preserving the aroma and flavor intact. After they have cooled, we place the jars in a cool, dark place, where we will keep them until use. When we are ready to open one of the jars, it is advisable to store it in the refrigerator, especially if we cannot consume it all. It is so good and tasty that I started enjoying it on bread, considering it even better than zacusca, in my opinion! This pepper paste is not only an excellent accompaniment for bread, but it can also be successfully added to soups or other dishes, giving them a splash of color and an unmistakable taste. If you want to preserve this delicacy for the cold season, it is necessary to sterilize the jars properly. However, this recipe is designed to be consumed immediately, so you don't have to worry about preserving it. I hope you enjoy it and confidently try this simple and delicious recipe!

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1kg red bell pepper (capia or gogosari) 70ml oil 130ml broth salt

Red Pepper Paste

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