Lulu Grimes

How to…Grill and Peel Capsicums

Appears in
The Cook's Book of Everything
The Cook's Book of Everything

By Lulu Grimes

Published 2009

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METHOD
  1. Cut the capsicums in half, trim off the membrane and scrape out the seeds. Put the capsicums, cut side down, under a very hot grill (broiler). Alternatively, cook them whole (this gives an even softer result as they steam from the inside).
  2. Cook until the skin is completely black and blistered. You may need to move them around a bit to make sure all the skin gets cooked.
  3. Remove the capsicums from the grill and stack them up on top of each other or put them in a plastic bag — this will help the steam loosen the charred skin. Peel off the skin. Scrape off any stubborn bits with a knife. Peeled, seeded capsicums can be kept covered in oil in the fridge for 1 week.