Herbfarm Red Pepper Hazelnut Sauce Food

HAZELNUT ROMESCO

Steps:

• To make paste, add boiling water to 2 dried ancho chili pods. Weight with a plate for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove pods from water and purée, adding just enough of the water to make a paste. Pass paste through a mesh strainer and reserve.
• Cut the crusts off the bread and tear into 2 to 3 pieces. In a sauté pan over low heat, fry bread in ¼ cup olive oil until golden brown and crisp. Cool on paper towels.
• In a food processor, combine hazelnuts, garlic, bread, salt and spices. Mix until a dry paste forms. Add the ancho paste, red peppers and their juice, tomato paste, vinegar, hazelnut oil and another ¼ cup olive oil until a smooth paste forms. Adjust with oil for a thinner consistency if desired, and taste for salt and spice.
• Serve as a dip with rustic bread, or as an accompaniment to roast pork or lamb.

RED SNAPPER WITH HAZELNUT PEPPERS

Steps:

• Wipe the snapper inside and out with paper towels. Sprinkle with about a tablespoon of the hazelnut oil and the juice of half the lime. Set aside.
• Preheat broiler. Seed the peppers and cut them into quarters. Place them skin side up on a grilling rack and broil until the skins are charred. Place them in a plastic or paper bag and let them cool. Peel off the skins.
• Meanwhile, quarter the tomatil-los and simmer them in water to cover until soft (about five minutes). Drain and chop. Chop the peppers.
• Place the tomatillos, peppers, chilies, garlic and onion in a small bowl. Add the remaining hazelnut oil and toss thoroughly. Add the juice of the remaining lime to taste.
• Just before serving, stir in the coriander and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Broil the snapper for about seven to 10 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked. Pass the vinaigrette sauce separately.

RED-PEPPER SAUCE WITH HAZELNUT BUTTER

Steps:

• Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the onion and cook until just translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the peppers and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes more. Add the stock and wine and cook at a low simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the hazelnuts in the container of a food processor and process until they form a smooth butterlike paste, about 5 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl about every minute. Measure out 3 tablespoons of nut butter and set aside. (Unused butter can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.)
• Whisk the 3 tablespoons of hazelnut butter into the sauce in the saucepan. Transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until very smooth. Return to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
• Reheat when ready to serve. Serve with grilled or broiled meat, fish or shellfish.

HERBFARM RED PEPPER HAZELNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except for the oil in a food processor or blender and whir until the nuts are finely ground.
• Turn the machine off and scrape down the sides.
• Replace lid, turn the machine on, and then using the chute add in the oil in a steady thin stream and process until sauce is mixed well and has the consistency of a thick salad dressing.
• Serve over pasta and sprinkle with an excellent cheese such as asagio shavings or gorgonzola.

HALIBUT STEAKS WITH HAZELNUT RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Wipe the steaks dry with paper towels and sprinkle on both sides with lemon juice. Set aside.
• Cut the peppers into quarters, flatten them out and place them skin side up on a broiling rack. Broil until the skin has charred. Place the peppers in a paper or plastic bag and allow them to cool.
• Soften the shallots and garlic in one tablespoon of the peanut or vegetable oil in a saucepan. Place in the jar of a blender or food processor. Skin the peppers and add to the shallots with the hazelnut oil. Season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Correct seasoning and pour the sauce into a saucepan. Keep warm.
• Brush the halibut steaks on both sides with the remaining tablespoon of oil and broil until cooked, turning once (about five to seven minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the steaks).
• Stir the tarragon leaves into the sauce. To serve, either place the steaks on a pool of sauce poured onto individual plates, or pass the sauce separately.

REALLY EASY ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Toss the peppers and onions with the garlic and olive oil, and spread out in a roasting tin. Roast for 40 mins, then add the tomatoes, red wine vinegar and sugar, and roast for another 20 mins. Tip into a food processor and blend until smooth. Season to taste.

RED PEPPER & HAZELNUT PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Drain the peppers and tip them into a food processor with the toasted hazelnuts, garlic, olive oil, chilli flakes, vinegar and a good pinch of salt. Blitz to a smooth paste. Add the parmesan and parsley, then blitz again. Check the seasoning.
• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain and reserve a cup of the cooking water. Toss the pesto with the pasta and a splash of cooking water to loosen. Serve in bowls with extra parmesan grated over.