Peruvian Yellow Pepper Sauce
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- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
-
1 cup
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 2 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped (white and green part)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- salt and pepper
directions
- Preheat grill to high.
- Place pepper on grate and grill until black on all sides, 4-6 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- Scrape off the burnt skin. It's okay if you don't get all of it.
- Stem and seed the pepper, and cut into 1" pieces.
- Place pieces in a food processor or blender.
- Add all remaining ingredients.
- Puree to a smooth paste.
- You should be able to pour the sauce. If it is too thick to pour, mix in a little water.
- Serve at room temperature.
- Can be stored, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 week.
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