Deli-Style Roasted Peppers

• porții: 4
• timp activ: 20 mins

Ingrediente

4 large red bell peppers

3-4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (good quality, fruity but not bitter)

1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped (about 1/4 cup)

2-3 tbsp red wine vinegar

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instrucțiuni

Roast the peppers

Char them over a gas flame, grill, or under the broiler until skins are blackened and blistered.

Place in a bowl, cover tightly, and let steam 15–20 minutes.

Peel & slice

Remove skins, stems, and seeds.

Slice into wide strips (about ½ inch).

Dress them

In a bowl, combine peppers with sliced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Toss gently so they’re well coated but not swimming in oil.

Rest

Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.

Bring to room temp before serving.

Note

Recipe is the standard NYC deli method.

Deli and traditional household secret #1: mash two anchovy fillets into the olive oil until they dissolve fully.

Deli and traditional household secret #2: Crush a bit of dried oregano between your hands and add to the olive oil before mixing peppers.

Use in sandwiches (Italian heroes, chicken cutlets, eggplant parm heroes), antipasto platters, or as a side with crusty bread.