Smoked chilli dressing

Ingredients

4 red peppers, roasted and skinned (seeds removed)
1 chipotle chilli (smoked jalapeño, available from some delicatessens, specialist Mexican stores and online)
1 red bird's-eye chilli
dash olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp paprika
2 pinches sugar
dash fish sauce, to taste
½ lemon, juice only

Method

1. Place the red peppers and chillies in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Transfer the puréed red peppers and chillies into a bowl.
3. Heat a little olive oil in a small pan and fry the garlic until slightly browned, but not burnt.
4. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and add it to the red peppers and chilli, along with the paprika, sugar, fish sauce to taste and the lemon juice.
5. Serve the dressing with your favourite combination of salad leaves or with seafood.