Mysterious Orange Red Chili Sauce
Brighten up your culinary creations with this tantalizing Mysterious Orange Red Chili Sauce, a perfectly balanced blend of heat, sweetness, and tanginess. Fresh red chilies bring vibrant spice, while a roasted orange bell pepper adds a captivating smoky-sweet depth to the mix. Infused with garlic, ginger, and a touch of honey, this sauce layers bold flavors with a hint of umami from soy sauce. A splash of white vinegar and a dash of sugar create the perfect harmony between zesty and sweet, making this homemade chili sauce a versatile condiment for dipping, drizzling, or spicing up your favorite dishes. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this richly colored sauce pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted veggies, or even as a unique topping for pizza! With its irresistible mix of unique ingredients and smooth texture, this spicy-sweet delight is bound to become a new pantry favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces red chilies (fresh, medium spice)
- 1 medium orange bell pepper
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon (grated) ginger
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Wash and dry the red chilies and the orange bell pepper. Remove the stems from the chilies and roughly chop them. Deseed the bell pepper and cut it into chunks.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves, and grate the ginger.
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the garlic and ginger to the saucepan, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped red chilies and orange bell pepper chunks. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the white vinegar, water, honey, soy sauce, salt, and sugar. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add a little extra water if the sauce is too thick for your liking.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness or more vinegar for tanginess, as needed.
Pour the sauce into a sterilized jar or bottle and let it cool completely before sealing. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1442 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 947 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
