This simple sauce recipe can be made using any dried chilli peppers - how hot are you willing to go?
Ingredients:
50g ancho chilli pods
50g guajillo chilli pods
10g carolina reaper chilli pods
1tbsp minced garlic
1tbsp minced onion
1tsp smoked brown sugar
100ml white wine vinegar (any vinegar will do)
Method:
- In a hot pan, add the dried chillies and toast for 2 minutes, assuring they don't stick.
- Remove the peppers from the pan and place in a large bowl, cover with boiling water, add the onion & garlic and leave to soak for 20 minutes.
- Strain the peppers, onion & garlic (keeping the water intact) and add to a blender along with 200ml of the water, 100ml vinegar, sugar & salt to taste.
- Blend until smooth, taste & adjust seasonings of necessary.
