MiNDFOOD (New Zealand)

ANCHO CHILLI ROMESCO

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2 dried ancho chillies, torn

125g marinated semi sun-dried tomatoes plus ¼ cup of marinating oil

1 clove garlic

1 tsp smoked paprika

2 tbsp sherry vinegar

To make the hibiscus salt, place the hibiscus, pepper and sugar in a small spice grinder (or mortar and pestle) and grind until fine. Place in a small bowl, add the salt and mix to combine. Set aside.

To make the ancho chilli romesco, soak the chillies in boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain. Place in a blender with tomatoes, oil, garlic, paprika and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Set aside.

To make the dressing, whisk the taramasala­ta dip and lemon juice together. Season, place in a small bowl and top with cucumber.

Preheat a char-grill pan or barbecue over high heat. Thread the prawns onto 12 large metal skewers. Thread 2 pieces of squid onto 6 skewers. Brush the seafood with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook the scallops, shell-side down, for 4 minutes. Add the prawns and squid and cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until charred and just cooked through.

Serve the prawns, sprinkled with hibiscus salt, the skewers with romesco and scallops with mint and taramasala­ta dressing. Serve with mussels, salad greens and lemon wedges.

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