Ingredients
"4 tbsp. blanched almonds",
"4 fresh bitxo peppers (or other mildly hot pepper)",
"8 cloves garlic",
"4 ripe tomatoes",
"2 tbsp. chopped parsley",
"2 tbsp. red wine vinegar",
"1 c. olive oil",
"Salt and pepper to taste",
"pepper"
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 F.
Place almonds in a hot oven to toast them for 5 to 7 minutes. Place in a food processor or mortar and pestle and coarsely grind.
Peel and dice tomatoes and set them aside.
Coarsely chop the peppers, removing the seeds and membranes. Peel and chop the garlic. Mash ground almonds, peppers, and garlic into a paste using a mortar and pestle or food processor.
Mix in tomatoes, parsley , and vinegar.
Pulsing the food processor, drizzle in the olive oil until the sauce becomes thick. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with grilled calçots (green onions) or any other grilled vegetable. During summer months, consider serving this fresh sauce with grilled steaks , chicken or fish.
Enjoy!
Prep: PT15M
Cook: PT7M
Total: PT22M
Serves: 6
