African Chilli Sauce/ Congolese Pili Pili

fresh chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: dried chili flakes

Jalapeños provide a milder heat, while dried chili flakes are more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice is a good substitute for flavor, and citric acid is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness, while agave is often less expensive.

Remove the roots from the Scotch bonnet peppers.

Cut the onions into pieces for blending.

Add the Scotch bonnet peppers and onions into the blender.

Add 2 tablespoons of water to the blender.

Blend everything for 10 to 15 seconds.

Pour the blended mixture into a plastic container.

Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to the container and stir everything together.

Add salt to taste (optional).

Close the container and store in the fridge.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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