Pimientos asados a la candela (flame-roasted peppers)
This extremely simple recipe from Malaga-based chef Dani Carnero simply combines roasted red peppers, egg yolks and olive oil. It's particularly delicious if the peppers are roasted over a barbecue or live fire.
- Total:
Ingredients
- 4large red peppers
- salt
- olive oil, enough to cover the peppers
- 2egg yolks
- 500ml of olive oil
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the grill to highStep 2
Blister the peppers under the grill, turning frequently until they are soft and charred all over, about 15-20 minutesStep 3
Peel the peppers, removing all the charred skin and stems. Season the peppers lightly with salt. Add them to a cast iron skillet and cover with olive oilStep 4
Cook the peppers very slowly in the olive oil in the skillet for 3 hours. The oil should be approximately 180°CStep 5
While the peppers cook, make the mayonnaise. Emulsify the oil into the egg yolk, starting just drop by drop and then increasing to a steady streamStep 6
Serve a piece of roasted pepper with the emulsification on the side