Casablanca Style Romesco Sauce

Yield: 2 Cups

1 Cup Roasted Red Peppers (2 to 3 peppers)

2 Tablespoons Casablanca Seasoning

1 ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

½ Cup Sliced Almonds, Roasted

1/3 Cup Artisanal Bread Crumbs

2 Tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar

½ Teaspoon Hawaiian Alaea Salt

¼ Teaspoon Crushed Pink Peppercorns

This recipe is another great example of Farmhouse Fusion – a blend of flavors from different cultures (without belonging to any one of them) that creates a unique flavor all its own. We started with farm fresh red bell peppers, roasted to perfection and sealed with extra virgin olive oil. We used these as the base for a classic Spanish Romesco sauce, and combined our Romesco with a North African seasoning paste. The result is a thick sauce that makes a great spread on bruschetta, a dip for grilled vegetables, or a condiment for grilled fish. It also makes a great base dipping sauce for our Lamb Meatballs. No matter how you use it, this is guaranteed to be a favorite with your guests! And to make it even more flavorful, use Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as it will add a little tartness to the sauce.

Combine seasoning blend and 2 tablespoons olive oil in small bowl. Mix well with a fork, cover and refrigerate until a pasted has formed, about 1 hour.

Place roasted peppers, almonds, breadcrumbs, vinegar, and seasoning paste in a food processor until the mixture has an artisanal texture – that is, coarse but uniform. Slowly add 1 cup olive oil, and pulse until sauce is well blended and smooth. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency has been reached. Remove mixture from processor and place in a bowl. Add salt and pepper, stir to combine, cover, and allow to stand for 30 minutes before serving. If using with Lamb Meatballs, heat sauce before serving.

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