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al pil-pil

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Definition: a sauce, originating in the Basque country. A sauce made from oil in which the fish has been cooked, garlic and guindillas - very small, hot peppers. When prepared in this way, the dish is usually served in individual clay dishes.
Pronunciation: al-peel-peel
Alternate Spellings: al pil pil

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