Catalan Calçots with Romesco Sauce
Dive into this iconic Catalan dish featuring tender green onions known as calçots, char-grilled and served with a rich and nutty Romesco sauce.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Calçots
- 1
Preheat Grill
Preheat a grill to high heat.
- 2
Season Calçots
Brush the calçots with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- 3
Grill Calçots
Grill over high heat until charred and tender, about 8–10 minutes.
Making the Romesco Sauce
- 1
Combine Base Ingredients
In a blender or food processor, combine roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic, ñora peppers, almonds, hazelnuts, and bread.
- 2
Add Seasonings
Add red wine vinegar and smoked paprika, then blend until smooth.
- 3
Emulsify
Gradually add olive oil, blending until the sauce is thick and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt.
Tip: Do not overblend the sauce or it may become too thin. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water to reach desired consistency.
How to Make Catalan Calçots with Romesco Sauce
Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Grill the Calçots
Char the calçots over high heat until tender and blackened.
- 2
Prepare Romesco Sauce
Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- 3
Combine & Serve
Arrange charred calçots on a platter and drizzle generously with Romesco sauce.
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