Salmorreta cooking paste
A concentrated cooking base from Alicante made with dried ñora peppers, garlic, tomato and olive oil. It adds colour, depth and rich flavour to rice dishes, fideuà and seafood stews.
What it offers and why to use it
The flavour profile depends on the recipe and may be concentrated in salt, fat, acidity or sweetness.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check salmorreta's ingredients, allergens, date, packaging and storage instructions. Compare salt and sugar content between products.
Store
Follow the label carefully. Once opened or cooked, refrigerate in a sealed container and use within the stated time.
Prepare
Taste where appropriate before seasoning and adjust the rest of the recipe for the ingredient's moisture, fat, salt or sweetness.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Depending on its flavour profile, pair with bread, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, pasta or appetisers.
How to substitute it
Make salmorreta at home or use a cooking base with a similar flavour and consistency.
Recipes with salmorreta cooking paste
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