Calçots with romesco

Spain · Europe

Short description: This dish centers on smoky grilled onions and a thick nut-and-pepper dipping sauce.
Ingredients: Spring onions, romesco sauce, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, almonds, hazelnuts, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, bread, and salt.
Cultural note: It is associated with seasonal outdoor meals where the blackened outer layers are stripped away before dipping.
Common misconception: The burnt outside is intentional; the tender inner onion is what gets eaten.

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