Smoked Chili Dressing

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 15
Smoky, spicy and tangy with a hint of sweetness, Smoked Chili Dressing recipe is perfect to add zing to any salad
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 red peppers , roasted and skinned ( seeds removed )
1 chipotle chile
1 red bird 's eye chili
1 dash olive oil
2 garlic cloves , chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
2 pinches sugar
1 dash fish sauce , to taste
1/2 lemon , juice of , only

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
32
Sugar
1g
Fat
1g
Smoked Chili Dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used on salads or meats. The recipe includes roasted red peppers, chilies, and spices that add smoky, spicy, and tangy flavor to any dish. This easy-to-follow recipe requires a grill, barbecue or oven to roast the peppers and chilies for maximum flavor. Once roasted, the peppers and chilies are blended with spices and fish sauce to create a thick and flavorful dressing. This low-fat and low-calorie dressing is perfect for those who want to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal without compromising taste.

Instructions

1.Preheat a grill or barbecue to high heat.
2.Place the red peppers, chipotle chili, and red bird's eye chili on a grill or barbecue and cook until blackened all over.
3.Once the peppers are blackened, place them in a paper bag or covered bowl for 10 minutes to steam.
4.After 10 minutes, use your hands to remove the skins, stems and seeds from the peppers and chilies.
5.In a mortar and pestle or a food processor, grind or blend the peppers and chilies until smooth.
6.In a pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
7.Add garlic and paprika and cook until garlic is golden brown.
8.Add the ground pepper and chili mix to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes.
9.Add sugar and fish sauce (to taste) and stir.
10.Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice to taste, and let cool.
11.Serve it drizzled over grilled meat or salad.

PROS

This dressing adds a delicious smoky, spicy, and tangy flavor to any salad or grilled meat.
The recipe is easy to follow and can be adjusted to personal preferences by adding more or less of the chipotle chili or fish sauce.
The dressing is low in calories and fat but high in antioxidants and vitamins due to its pepper and chili base.

CONS

The recipe includes fish sauce, which may not be available in every kitchen.
This recipe requires a grill or barbecue to roast the peppers and chilies, which may not be practical for every household.
The dressing may be too spicy for some people, and they can adjust the heat level by using fewer chilies or peppers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dressing is low in calories and fat and high in vitamins and antioxidants due to its pepper and chili base. Peppers contain several vitamins, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K, and antioxidants that help maintain good health by fighting off harmful free radicals. Chili peppers also contain capsaicin, which has been linked to reducing inflammation, improving digestion, and lowering blood pressure.

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