Why cover a pepper after blackening?
I have seen multiple recipes that ask to cover the pepper after blackening? What is the use for this?
Best Answer
It causes the pepper to steam a bit, making it easier to remove the charred skin.
(resting might also be a factor ... I've never done a side-by-side comparison of covered vs. uncovered)
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Answer 2
The pepper will sweat and soften the skin, making it easier to remove. I am a qualified cook but i still think the best way to make pimento is to deep fry the capsicum as the skin burns v before the flesh over cooks, making for firmer and fresher tasting pimento. That means you have more opportunity to cook it further in another dish before it turns to mush.
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