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Emulsifying olive oil and chili peppers to create a spicy sauce.
Origin: Calabrian (17th century) — Calabria, Italy
See full technique reference →Using a combination of heat, acid, and mechanical energy to emulsify olive oil and chili peppers, creating a stable and spicy sauce. This process involves the formation of a fat-water interface, which is stabilized by the chili peppers.
Calabrian emulsification is a traditional technique used in Italian cuisine to create spicy sauces, such as 'nduja and salsa rossa.
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