To Roast Peppers

Ingredients

• 1.peppers, washed; roasted whole
• 2.2.5 millilitre salt, for seasoning purée
• 3.5 millilitre sugar, for seasoning purée
• 4.black pepper, sprinkling
• 5.1 garlic clove, for seasoning purée

Method

1. 1.Roast washed peppers in a 200ºC oven for 30 minutes or until black and blistered.
2. 2.Steam until cool in a plastic bag.
3. 3.Peel, remove seeds and ribs.
4. 4.Season with salt, pepper, a little sugar and garlic.
5. 5.Purée if desired.

Notes

• A technique guide — useful as a base preparation for many other recipes.
• Steaming in a plastic bag after roasting makes the skin slip off easily.
• Keeps well in the fridge for several days, or freeze for longer storage.