Description
A tangy, spicy Valentina-style hot sauce made with dried chilies, vinegar, garlic, and spices, perfect for snacks or meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 dried chili peppers (e.g., Puya, Guajillo)
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chilies: Remove stems and seeds from the dried chili peppers.
- Soak the Chilies: Boil 2 cups of water, add chilies, and let them soak for 15 minutes until softened.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine softened chilies, soaking water, vinegar, garlic, salt, sugar, black pepper, and cumin (if using). Blend until smooth.
- Strain the Sauce: Pass the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove solids for a smooth consistency.
- Simmer the Sauce: Pour the strained mixture into a saucepan and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cool and Store: Let the sauce cool completely, then transfer it to a sterilized jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by using more or fewer chili peppers or mixing mild and hot varieties.
- For a sweeter flavor, increase the sugar slightly.
- Store in a sterilized bottle to extend shelf life; the sauce can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Shake well before each use, as natural separation may occur.
- Experiment with adding spices like paprika or oregano for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g