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PIPERADE, ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

The early warm spring beckon dishes with lively colors and invigorating flavor. When raw, the crimson and gold crunch of bell pepper lends itself to salads and garnishes. After roasting over an open flame, its tangy sweetness intensifies. Roasted peppers pair well with savory ingredients, including semi-soft cheeses, olives, capers, and herbs.

Usually playing supporting roles in fajitas and stir-fries, this particular recipe celebrates the sweet, vibrant bell peppers in a simple spaghetti with red pepper sauce and sautéed mushrooms.

Ingredients:

• 1 lbs.  red/yellow bell peppers (2 large – 3 medium peppers)
• ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 sprig of basil
• 1 tsp. red chili flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Preheat oven to 500°F/260°C.

Arrange peppers on a tray and roast them, turning them as the skins char. Repeat until the whole pepper is burnt.

Place the burnt peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Rest for 10 minutes.

Using a fork or spoon, scrape off the burnt skins. Remove the seeds and the stem.

Blitz the roasted peppers, parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and herbs in a food processer or blender. Season to taste.

Pour onto a pan over medium heat and bring to a boil.

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This recipe is fairly flexible. Basil can be substitute with oregano, thyme, or parsley. Red chili flakes can be swapped with a couple dashes of tobacco or sriracha. The consistency of the sauce should be chunky enough to pour like marinara. Condense the sauce and serve under seared sea bass or skirt steak. Roasted red pepper sauce adds another layer of flavor to basic entrees. Play around with the sauce and tweak it with various herbs and spices. The flavor profiles of the sauce are transcendent enough that even carnivores cannot resist.

Ippudo.

Burrrrrrrrito!

Ramen

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