Smoky Chilli Sauce Recipe
A vibrant and smoky chilli sauce bursting with the robust flavors of roasted red chillies and garlic, perfect as a spicy condiment to enhance your meals. This easy-to-make sauce combines smoky notes from barbecue grilling or oven roasting with a touch of sweetness from caster sugar, delivering a beautifully chunky texture achieved by crushing the ingredients together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup of sauce 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 red chillies, stems removed
- 10 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- Pinch of caster sugar
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chillies and Garlic: Remove the stems from the red chillies and place them on a sheet of foil along with the garlic cloves. Drizzle a little olive oil over the ingredients, sprinkle a pinch of caster sugar and add some salt to taste. Wrap the foil by lifting the sides and scrunching it closed to seal in all the flavors.
- Grill or Roast: Cook the foil parcel on a preheated barbecue grill or place it in the oven at 160°C (140°C fan oven, gas mark 3) for 30 minutes. The goal is to soften the garlic and char the chillies slightly to bring out a smoky flavor.
- Crush or Blitz: Transfer the cooked chillies and garlic into a large pestle and mortar or food processor. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and crush or pulse until you achieve a chunky sauce consistency.
- Store: Place the smoky chilli sauce into a clean container and store it in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to two days, ready to spice up your dishes.
Notes
- Adjust the number of chillies to control the heat level according to your taste.
- If you don’t have a barbecue, the oven method works perfectly to achieve the smoky flavor.
- Use a food processor for convenience, or a pestle and mortar for a more rustic texture.
- The sauce is best consumed within two days to enjoy its fresh, vibrant flavors.
- This sauce pairs well with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a spicy dip.
Keywords: smoky chilli sauce, spicy sauce, barbecue sauce, roasted chilli sauce, garlic chilli sauce
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