Romanian Roasted Pepper & Garlic Sauce

A traditional Romanian cold sauce made from fire-roasted red peppers and ripe tomatoes, finely combined with crushed garlic, sunflower oil, and fresh parsley. Rich, aromatic, and slightly smoky, with a bold garlic finish. How it’s served: Traditionally enjoyed as a side dish with grilled or fried meats, pan-fried fish, or roasted potatoes. Also perfect spread on fresh or toasted bread.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Roast the peppers and tomatoes on a grill, stovetop, or in the oven until the skins are well charred.

Step 2

While still hot, place them in a bowl, add salt on top and cover for 10 mins, then peel off the skins. (Make sure to keep the same bowl and the juice that is in it, only remove the skins)

Step 3

Roughly mash the tomatoes in a bowl using a fork.

Step 4

Remove the seeds from the peppers and tear them into strips, adding them to the tomatoes.

Step 5

Crush the garlic separately with a little salt until it turns into a paste.

Step 6

Add the garlic to the bowl with our mixture, then drizzle in the oil.

Step 7

Mix well, adjust the salt, and sprinkle a little fresh parsley on top.