Difference between revisions of "Roasted sweet peppers"

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Burn the skin over an oven ring

Roasted red pepper - about this recipe

This is what I have always done when roasted bell pepper is called for, there are probably lots of other ways but it works for me.

It's a quick and easy way to skin a pepper, it leaves it slightly softened and with a smokey flavour.

Servings

..in a plastic sealed container..

Ingredients

• Sweet peppers - long or bell

Method

The finished product

1. Gas: Turn your hottest ring on and lay 1 to 4 peppers directly onto the gas ring, leaving to burn for 30 seconds then turning (it's easier if you leave the stem on)
2. Electric: Use a hotplate or griddle pan to achieve the same effect
3. Barbecue Use a hotplate or griddle pan to achieve the same effect
4. Once nicely burnt, remove from the heat and place in a sealable plastic container and close the lid (a clean, knotted plastic bag works just as well)
5. Leave for 10 minutes
6. Place on a flat surface, remove the seeds and rub the skin off
7. Don't worry if you leave the the odd bit of burnt skin on - it gives it character and colour.
8. You can also do this on a barbecue

Chef's tip

Wear latex gloves if you are doing this with chili peppers.

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