Aladdin's Hot Sauce Recipe: A Magical Spice Journey
Ingredients
- 1 cup of fresh red chili peppers chopped (feel free to adjust according to your heat preference)
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 cup of white vinegar
- 1/4 cup of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of sugar optional, to balance the heat
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Chili Peppers
- Start by washing the chili peppers thoroughly. Remove the stems and chop them finely. You can take off the seeds for a softer sauce.
Step 2: Sauté The Garlic
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it’s golden brown, ensuring it doesn’t burn to keep the sauce’s flavor smooth and inviting.
Step 3: Cook The Sauce
- Add the chopped chili peppers, tomato paste, white vinegar, salt, ground cumin, coriander, paprika, and sugar to the saucepan. Toss to thoroughly mix in all the ingredients.
- Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken, and the flavors will meld beautifully.
Step 4: Blend And Season
- Once cooked, remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a blender and add lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- If the sauce seems too thick, you can thin it out with a little water to get the right consistency. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Step 5: Bottle Your Sauce
- Sterilize a glass bottle by boiling it in water for about 10 minutes. Carefully pour the hot sauce into the bottle and seal it tightly.
- Let the sauce cool to room temperature before refrigerating. For best results, let it sit for a day or two before using to allow the flavors to fully develop.