Mojo Rojo | Bell Pepper Dip

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Mojo Rojo

Bell Pepper Dip from Canary Island
Prep Time10 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: spanish
Keyword: canary islands dip, mojo rojo, paprika dip, spanish tapas
Author: Annely
Servings: 1 portion

Adjust servings here:

Equipment

  • blender
  • frying pan or grill pan

Ingredients
 

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 bread slices
  • 1 tbsp vinegar apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • to taste salt & pepper
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Clean and cut the red bell pepper. Warm up a frying pan or grill pan on high heat.
  • Add the bell pepper to the pan with a little bit of olive oil. Fry the pepper and set aside to cool down.
  • Toast 2 slices of bread.
  • Use a mixer or hand blender and add the toasted bread, olive oil, vinegar, smoked paprika powder, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Add as well the bell pepper.
  • Blend all ingredients. Add water to make the sauce a little thinner.
  • Keep 30 minutes in the fridge before serving.
  • Serve as a starter with a few slices or bread or serve with potatoes as a side dish.

Notes

Watch this video to see how I deseed and cut a bell pepper.

Enjoy!