Romesco sauce
Romesco sauce is a Catalan sauce typically made with roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. It is often served with fish or vegetables.
The origins of Romesco sauce are unclear, but it is thought to date back to the 16th century. The sauce was likely created as a way to use up leftover ingredients, as it is traditionally made with pantry staples.
Romesco sauce became popular in the 20th century, when it was featured in several cookbooks. Today, it is a staple of Catalan cuisine and can be found in restaurants all over Spain.
Jump to: Ingredient Breakdown Insights
Recipes
Spanish Romesco Sauce
- white bread
- lemon juice
- salt
- garlic
- onion
- smoked paprika
- marcona almond
- olive oil
- chili pepper
- bell pepper
- plum tomato
Romesco Sauce
- smoked paprika
- salt
- almond
- chickpea
- olive oil
- water
- sherry vinegar
- tomato paste
- garlic
- bell pepper
- black pepper
Romesco Sauce Recipe
- salt
- ñora pepper
- red wine
- garlic
- stale bread
- skinned
- olive oil
- tomato
Quick and Easy Spanish-Style Romesco Sauce
- garlic
- salt
- smoked paprika
- olive oil
- cayenne pepper
- red wine vinegar
- bell pepper
Easy Romesco Sauce
- sherry vinegar
- smoked paprika
- olive oil
- almond
- salt
- oil tomato
- cayenne pepper
- garlic
- red pepper
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- garlic 100%
- olive oil 100%
- salt 100%
Rarey Ingredients
- garlic 100%
- olive oil 100%
- salt 100%