Chili Hot Sauce Recipe - Sriracha Style

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   Remove stems of chili peppers, rinse clean.

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   Blot dry with paper towel.

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   Wearing rubber gloves, mince the chili peppers.

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   The smaller the cut, the smoother your final sauce will be.

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   In sauce pan, heat oil then add minced garlic and shallots.

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   Over medium-high heat saute for a about 1 minute or until light brown and fragrant.

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   (dont burn your garlic!

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   ).

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   Add tomato sauce and minced chili peppers.

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    Let sauce come to a simmer then lower heat to keep at a low simmer.

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    Add fish sauce, vinegar, and sugar.

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    Mix well.

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    Continue simmering sauce for about 5 minutes.

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    This will break down the chili peppers and soften them to create the smooth consistency.

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    Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

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    Transfer sauce to blender and blend till smooth or until most of the chili pepper skin and seeds break down- preferably on the liquefy mode.

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    Taste the hot sauce.

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    Further customize the hot sauce to your liking: add more sugar, vinegar or water.

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    Blend one last time till smooth.

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    Pour into clean, air tight jar and refrigerate.

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    Use within about 1 week.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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