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Sauces: Rocoto Cream

Ingredients

  • 1 large rocoto pepper
  • 1 stalk of celery, chopped
  • 2 soda crackers
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 3 tablespoons of oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons of water
  • Salt

Preparation

Wash the rocoto peppers thoroughly, cut them in half, and remove the seeds and some of the veins. Clean the inside well.

In a blender, combine the rocoto, oil, water, lemon juice, celery, crackers, and a pinch of salt. Blend until a smooth cream is formed.

This spicy sauce is perfect for accompanying all types of dishes: soups, meats, pork, chicken, and fish.