Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in
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Portuguese Ground Hot Red Pepper Sauce
Portuguese ground hot red pepper sauce (pimenta moída), is used throughout Portugal, although it is most typically seen in the Azores.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 5 min |
| Ready In | 20 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 10 |
Ingredients
1/2 lb of red chili peppers, washed and chopped1 tablespoon of coarse sea salt1/2 tablespoon of red wine vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 jar for storing it
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Preparation
- Place the chopped peppers and salt in a blender and blend until it is smooth and of even consistency.
- Place the mixture in a saucepan and let it cook on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the vinegar and olive oil well and then pour into the jar for storage.
- Place it the refrigerator and use it as you need.
Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com
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Comments
Maria
The authentic pimenta moida also has minced garlic added. I am from the Acores and we do not cook the pimenta but we add lots of salt and let it sit for a few days with only the salt and garlic. We then jar it.
2 Years ago, Wednesday, August 30, 2023