התמונה להמחשה בלבדHabanero Spicy Sauce
Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. An explosion of heat meets a harmonious blend of tropical fruits and aromatic spices, offering exceptional depth. This sauce is designed to elevate meat and fish dishes or serve as a vibrant accompaniment to savoury mezzes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Wash the habanero pepper and remove the stems.
- 2If desired, the seeds and pith can be scraped to reduce the spiciness.
- 3Use caution or gloves when handling habanero.
- 4Fry the chopped onion and whole garlic cloves in a tablespoon of olive oil in a non-reactive pan.
- 5After the onion softens (about 5-8 minutes), add the peach habanero pepper, pineapple, ginger, vinegar, water and salt.
- 6Cook for 5-10 minutes; stop when everything is heated through.
- 7Grind the mixture until smooth.
- 8Taste and adjust the sweetness with agave or honey if desired.
- 9To finish, serve immediately or store in sauce bottles in the fridge for up to a month.
Ingredients
- 6 habanero peppers (check labels for heat information)
- 180 ml chopped peaches (check labels for allergens)
- 60 ml chopped pineapple (check labels for allergens)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2.5 cm piece of ginger, peeled
- 180 ml white vinegar (check labels for allergens)
- 120 ml water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cumin (optional)
- Pinch of agave or honey (optional, check labels for allergens)
- Olive oil (check labels for allergens)
Nutrition
- Calories
- 69
- Protein
- 2.8g
- Carbs
- 11.1g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- High-speed blender Ninja Vitamix
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Chef tips
For less heat, remove seeds and pith from habaneros. Add more agave or honey for extra sweetness if preferred.
Culinary reasoning
Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. An explosion of heat meets a harmonious blend of tropical fruits and aromatic spices, offering exceptional depth. This sauce is designed to elevate meat and fish dishes or serve as a vibrant accompaniment to savoury mezzes.