The original and the best...Homemade Thai Sriracha Sauce | Marion's Kitchen

red chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Jalapeños are lower in heat and calories, while cayenne pepper is often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be less expensive.

Place the chillies, garlic, capsicum, vinegar and salt into a large pot over high heat.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the garlic is soft.

Strain the mixture, reserving the cooking liquid and the vegetables.

Place the vegetables into a food processor and blend to a smooth paste.

Pour the chilli paste into a saucepan.

Add 2 cups of the cooking liquid and 4 tablespoons of the sugar.

Simmer for 5 minutes.

Taste and adjust with more vinegar and/or sugar as desired.

Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Then pour into sterilised jars and store in the fridge for up to 6 months.

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