romesco
/roʊˈmeɪskoʊ/
CA
A thick, flavorful Catalan sauce made from roasted red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, almonds or pine nuts, olive oil, and bread, typically served with fish, meat, or vegetables.
Romesco is a traditional sauce from Catalonia that pairs well with grilled chicken.
Etymology
Romesco originates from the Catalan word romesco, derived from the town of Cambrils in Catalonia, Spain, where the sauce first became popular in the 19th century. It draws its name from the local term for the roasted pepper and nut mixture that forms its base.
Collocations
romesco saucegrilled romescoromesco dipromesco chicken
Synonyms
salsa romesco