DIY Sriracha Sauce Recipe: Beat the Shortage!
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If you're craving the fiery kick of sriracha sauce but finding it hard to get your hands on a bottle due to the ongoing shortage, fear not! We've got you covered with a homemade sriracha sauce recipe that will satisfy your spicy cravings. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of time in the kitchen, you can whip up your very own sriracha sauce and enjoy the flavour you love. Let's get started!
Wash the chilli peppers thoroughly and remove the stems. If you prefer a milder sauce, you can also remove the seeds and membranes. Roughly chop the peppers into smaller pieces, ensuring they are roughly equal in size for even cooking.
2. Sauté the Chilli Peppers and Garlic:
Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped chilli peppers to the pan, stirring occasionally. Sauté them for about 5 minutes until the peppers become slightly softened.
3. Simmer the Chilli Pepper Mixture:
Add the brown sugar and sea salt to the pan, stirring to coat the peppers evenly. Pour in the distilled white vinegar and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together.
4. Blend the Mixture:
Transfer the simmered chilli pepper mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency. Be cautious of the hot fumes when blending the mixture, and consider allowing it to cool slightly before blending.
5. Season and Finish:
Return the blended mixture to the saucepan and place it over low heat. Stir in the tomato paste, soy sauce, and lime juice. Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasonings according to your preference, adding more salt, sugar, or lime juice if desired.
6. Cool and Store:
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sriracha sauce cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to a clean, airtight jar or bottle. Store the homemade sriracha sauce in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Now you can enjoy your own homemade sriracha sauce and add a spicy kick to your favourite dishes! While the shortage persists, you can savour the flavours of this homemade version and customize the heat level to your liking. Say goodbye to scarcity and embrace the satisfaction of creating your own delicious sriracha sauce at home!
Note: Adjust the number of chilli peppers based on your preferred spice level. Remember to wear gloves when handling hot peppers and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards to avoid irritation.
Ingredients:
- 500 grams of red chilli peppers (such as red jalapeños or serranos)
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Chilli Peppers:Wash the chilli peppers thoroughly and remove the stems. If you prefer a milder sauce, you can also remove the seeds and membranes. Roughly chop the peppers into smaller pieces, ensuring they are roughly equal in size for even cooking.
2. Sauté the Chilli Peppers and Garlic:
Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped chilli peppers to the pan, stirring occasionally. Sauté them for about 5 minutes until the peppers become slightly softened.
3. Simmer the Chilli Pepper Mixture:
Add the brown sugar and sea salt to the pan, stirring to coat the peppers evenly. Pour in the distilled white vinegar and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together.
4. Blend the Mixture:
Transfer the simmered chilli pepper mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency. Be cautious of the hot fumes when blending the mixture, and consider allowing it to cool slightly before blending.
5. Season and Finish:
Return the blended mixture to the saucepan and place it over low heat. Stir in the tomato paste, soy sauce, and lime juice. Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasonings according to your preference, adding more salt, sugar, or lime juice if desired.
6. Cool and Store:
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sriracha sauce cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to a clean, airtight jar or bottle. Store the homemade sriracha sauce in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Now you can enjoy your own homemade sriracha sauce and add a spicy kick to your favourite dishes! While the shortage persists, you can savour the flavours of this homemade version and customize the heat level to your liking. Say goodbye to scarcity and embrace the satisfaction of creating your own delicious sriracha sauce at home!
Note: Adjust the number of chilli peppers based on your preferred spice level. Remember to wear gloves when handling hot peppers and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards to avoid irritation.