Ingredients

Rouille

• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 medium red chilli, deseeded and roughly chopped
• 1 large red pepper (capsicum)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (hot or mild)
• 180ml olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh white breadcrumbs
• maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Rouille: Place the red pepper under a hot grill and cook for 5 minutes on both sides, so that it softens and the skin is slightly charred. Remove the pepper from the grill and peel the skin with a small knife. Halve the pepper remove the seeds and roughly chop the flesh.
2. Place the garlic, chilli, pepper and smoked paprika in a food processor or blender and puree to a smooth paste. With the motor running gradually pour in the olive oil until well combined, finally blend in the breadcrumbs.
3. Season the rouille to taste. Serve