Romesco
For this version of the Spanish sauce, L.A. chef Brandon Boudet cooks the peppers and seasonings in oil before puréeing them to bring out a rich, toasty flavor.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 425°. Coat onion with 1 tbsp. oil. Roast in a pie pan, cut side down, until soft when pressed, 40 to 45 minutes. Discard dark outer layer. Slice onion crosswise.
Step 2
2
Toast bread and almonds in a large frying pan over medium-low to low heat, stirring occasionally, until bread is crisp but not brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Add 3 tbsp. oil, the onion, peppers, garlic, paprika, and chile flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is softened, 8 to 12 minutes.
Step 3
3
Purée mixture in a food processor with remaining 5 tbsp. oil, the vinegar, lemon juice, and salt.
Step 4
4
Make ahead: Up to 1 week, chilled; serve at room temperature.
Ingredients
1 medium onion, peeled and halved lengthwise
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 slice pain au levain (4 by 5 in. and about 1/2 in. thick), crusts removed, chopped
1/3 cup Marcona or other roasted almonds
1 1/2 cups roasted red peppers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 teaspoons sweet smoked Spanish paprika
3/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 425°. Coat onion with 1 tbsp. oil. Roast in a pie pan, cut side down, until soft when pressed, 40 to 45 minutes. Discard dark outer layer. Slice onion crosswise.
Step 2
2
Toast bread and almonds in a large frying pan over medium-low to low heat, stirring occasionally, until bread is crisp but not brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Add 3 tbsp. oil, the onion, peppers, garlic, paprika, and chile flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is softened, 8 to 12 minutes.
Step 3
3
Purée mixture in a food processor with remaining 5 tbsp. oil, the vinegar, lemon juice, and salt.
Step 4
4
Make ahead: Up to 1 week, chilled; serve at room temperature.
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