
Introduction
Get ready to add some heat and zing to your meals with this easy-to-make homemade Red & Green Chilli Sauce recipe! Bursting with vibrant colors and tantalizing flavors, this sauce is the perfect accompaniment for a wide range of dishes. Whether you’re a spice enthusiast or someone looking to add a kick to their meals, this recipe will satisfy your taste buds. Let’s dive into the world of chili peppers and create a sauce that will make your taste buds tingle with delight.
Ingredients:
- 10 red chili peppers (choose peppers with your desired level of heat)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 10 green chili peppers (choose peppers with your desired level of heat)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions:
Red Chilli Sauce:
- Begin by washing the red chili peppers thoroughly. Remove the stems and roughly chop the peppers.
- Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped red chili peppers to the pan and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from heat and allow the mixture to cool down.
- Once cooled, transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Add white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning according to your preference. You can add more salt, sugar, or vinegar if desired.
- Pour the red chili sauce into a sterilized glass jar and refrigerate. It can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
Green Chilli Sauce:
- Rinse the green chili peppers, remove the stems, and roughly chop them.
- In a pan, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for a minute until aromatic.
- Add the chopped green chili peppers to the pan and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool down.
- Once cooled, transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Add lime juice, sugar, and salt. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. You can add more salt, sugar, or lime juice if desired.
- Pour the green chili sauce into a sterilized glass jar and refrigerate. It can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
Usage Tips:
- These sauces are incredibly versatile. Use them as a dipping sauce for snacks, a marinade for grilled meats, or a flavor booster for stir-fries and noodles.
- Adjust the heat level by adding or reducing the number of chili peppers in the recipe.
- For a milder version, remove the seeds and membranes from the chili peppers before chopping.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of chili peppers to create unique flavor profiles.