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Vietnamese Pepper Dip 3

Serves 4 to 6 Dip vegan, Appetizers

Vietnamese Pepper Dip 3

Vietnamese Pepper Dip 3 is a beloved staple at home tables across Vietnam, crafted with the kind of instinctive care that comes from years of family tradition. It’s a dish that embodies the casual generosity of Vietnamese home cooking, where the salt is judged by hand and the fat is used with a knowing touch. Written down for the first time, this version stays true to the way a Vietnamese family cook would bring it to life in their own kitchen.

Expect a smoky warmth from the roasted peppers, mingling with the sharpness of lemon and the comforting embrace of garlic. The olive oil binds these flavors into a silky, rich dip, underscored by a hint of salt. It’s a dish that invites you to scoop and share, turning any gathering into a moment of simple indulgence.

Ingredients

  • 3roasted peppers
  • 2 clovesgarlic
  • 60 mlolive oil
  • lemonjuiced
  • to tastefine sea salt

Method

  1. Begin by placing the 3 roasted peppers and 2 cloves of garlic into a mortar and pestle. Pound them together until they form a coarse paste. The texture should be slightly chunky but well combined, allowing the flavors to meld without becoming too smooth.
  2. Gradually add 60 ml of olive oil to the pepper and garlic paste. Pour the oil in a thin stream while continuously blending with the pestle. This slow incorporation ensures a well-emulsified mixture, giving the dip a rich and cohesive texture.
  3. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the mixture, stirring it in gently. The acid from the lemon will balance the richness of the olive oil and enhance the natural sweetness of the roasted peppers.
  4. Season the dip with fine sea salt to taste. Begin with a small pinch, mix thoroughly, and taste the dip on a piece of bread. Adjust the salt as needed, ensuring that the flavors are balanced and the dip has a pleasant savory note.
  5. Allow the dip to rest for a few minutes at room temperature. This brief resting period lets the flavors meld together, enhancing the overall taste. Serve the dip cool, as part of a shared meal, inviting everyone to enjoy the vibrant flavors.
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From the cookbook

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

This recipe is from Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine by Yassine Sbiti — the Vietnamese volume in the ComidaTime International Cuisines series.

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