Composta Bull Horn Peppers
- Prep: 40 Mins / Cook: 0 Mins
- Serves 4
- easy
An ancient, traditional and vegan recipe from Apulian local cuisine initially meant to preserve the peppers through the winter. A rustic, strong and intensely flavored side dish. Perfect on bruschetta!
Gluten Free Dairy Free Low CarbIngredients
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- Sweet Pointed Pepper Sweet Pointed Pepper 6 6
- Fresh Parsley Fresh Parsley 1 handful 1 handful
- Red Chilies Red Chillies 1 small 1 small
- Fennel Seeds Fennel Seeds 2 tbsp 2 tbsp
- Garlic Garlic 1 clove 1 clove
- Olive Oil Olive Oil 5 tbsp 5 tbsp
- Table Salt Table Salt to taste to taste
Instructions
- 1.*Note: in order to intensify the flavour and improve consistency, the peppers should lose some moisture either by 2 days sunbathing or by resting a longer period of time outside the fridge.*
- 2.Cut the peppers in halves, discard the seeds inside and cut them into very small square pieces.
- 3.In a colander, arrange thin layers of the diced peppers, a little bit of salt and some fennel seeds. Cover with a plate or a lid, and apply pressure on it with a pot full of water. Let it rest overnight both to remove the excess water and to enhance the melting of the flavors.
- 4.Season with a handful of finely chopped parsley, the hot chili, a halved clove of garlic.
- 5.Cover with abundant extra virgin olive oil and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- 6.The "composta" tastes the better between 1 and 3 days from preparation. Don't exceed 1 week of storage (in the fridge).
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
175 - Fat:
17g - Sodium:
6mg - Carbs:
5g - Sugar:
2g - Protein:
1g