Red Peppers

I suspect that everyone knows how to grill and peel peppers. One of the principal reasons for peeling them, beyond removing the charred skins, is to make the flesh more digestible. Some people find raw peppers totally indigestible but can enjoy the grilled item provided the skin is completely discarded.

The supreme flavour will be achieved by grilling peppers over charcoal, but a very hot overhead grill also produces a very good result. Turn the peppers once they are blackened on one side and continue cooking and turning until all the skin is blackened. Transfer to a plastic bag or cover with a cloth to allow the heat and steam to loosen the skins. When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel away the skins but do not wash the flesh as this may cause flavour loss.