Mojo Picon Recipe - Canarian Red Pepper Sauce

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is healthier.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell pepper is less sweet and more economical.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Regular paprika is less expensive but lacks smokiness.

Remove the stems and de-seed the dried chili peppers.

Soak the de-seeded peppers in very hot water for 15-20 minutes until softened.

Transfer the softened peppers to a food processor.

Add garlic, toasted bread, paprika, cumin, red wine vinegar, and salt to the food processor.

Process the mixture until it forms a thick paste.

Add olive oil to the mixture and process until creamy.

Thin the sauce with reserved soaking water or fresh water if needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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