Sauces: Rocoto Cream

Ingredients

• 1 large rocoto pepper
• 1 stalk of celery, chopped
• 2 soda crackers
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 3 tablespoons of oil
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons of water
• Salt

Preparation

Wash the rocoto peppers thoroughly, cut them in half, and remove the seeds and some of the veins. Clean the inside well.

In a blender, combine the rocoto, oil, water, lemon juice, celery, crackers, and a pinch of salt. Blend until a smooth cream is formed.

This spicy sauce is perfect for accompanying all types of dishes: soups, meats, pork, chicken, and fish.