Romesco Sauce: A Flavorful Touch for Your Dishes, Smoke-Free with QualityFry
Jun-2025
At Quality Kitchen Academy, we present a recipe with Catalan roots that stands out for its bold flavor and versatility: Romesco Sauce. Made with peppers, nuts, and a touch of garlic, this traditional sauce is perfect for pairing with vegetables, fish, seafood, or grilled meats.
With the help of our QualityFry iQ equipment, you can prepare the ingredients faster and without smoke, preserving their natural properties while enhancing each flavor. Tradition and innovation come together to take your creations to the next level.
- Level: Easy
- Servings: 4 people
- Time: 30 minutes
- Temperature: 150ºC / 180ºC
Ingredients:
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1 onion -
2 tomatoes
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1 head of garlic
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1 tbsp of ñora pepper paste
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15 g of almonds
- 15 g of hazelnuts
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1 slice of bread
- 250 ml of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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100 ml of vinegar
1 onion
Preparación paso a paso:
1. Roast the vegetables at 150°C: the onion for 25 minutes, the tomatoes for 15 minutes, and the head of garlic also for 15 minutes. Peel and set aside.
2. Fry the almonds and hazelnuts for 2 minutes, and the slice of bread for 1 minute and 30 seconds at 180°C.
3. Place all the ingredients in a blender, except for the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Blend at maximum speed.
3. Slowly drizzle in the EVOO while blending until the desired texture is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste..
Romesco sauce is the perfect ally to bring character to your dishes: pair it with confit vegetables, meats, fish, or seafood to achieve a rich flavor contrast. Its smooth texture and the balance between nuts, peppers, and garlic make it a must in professional kitchens. An irresistible idea? Leek confit at 150°C for 5 minutes or octopus cooked at 180°C for 1 minute and 30 seconds in your QualityFry iQ equipment, served with this sauce. All prepared quickly, cleanly, and without smoke—optimizing your workflow without compromising excellence.