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Liberian Hot Pepper Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from Liberia, Hot Pepper Sauce is a staple condiment that reflects the country's love for spice and flavor. Traditionally, it accompanies many meals, enhancing dishes with its fiery kick. This sauce has gained popularity beyond Liberia, often found in West African cuisine and enjoyed by spice lovers worldwide.

LiberianLRother
20 min
easy
10 servings
Servings4
smoked fish
dried shrimp
1 yellow bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 orange bell pepper
1 cuban pepper
bird's eye chili
habanero peppers
scotch bonnet peppers
1 spring onion
1 inch fresh ginger
1 small red onion
1 small yellow onion
garlic
2 springs fresh basil
5 sprays fresh thyme
2 sprays rosemary
1/4 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon chicken-based seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoning mix
1 Maggie cube
1/3 cup water
oil

hot peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers + chili powder

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat while maintaining flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder offers convenience.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

1

Clean the smoked fish and debone it, then add it to the food processor

2

Rinse the dried shrimp and add it to the food processor

3

Process the smoked fish and shrimp together

4

Remove seeds from the sweet peppers, rough chop them, and add to the food processor

5

Add the hot peppers, spring onion, ginger, red onion, yellow onion, and garlic to the food processor

6

Add fresh basil, thyme, and rosemary leaves to the food processor

7

Process all ingredients until desired consistency is reached

8

Transfer the mixture to a pan over medium to medium-low heat

9

Add 1/4 teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon chicken-based seasoning and 1 teaspoon of seasoning mix

10

Add 1 Maggie cube and mix all seasonings in

11

Cook without adding water, allowing it to cook in its own juices

12

After 30 minutes, add 1/3 cup of water and stir frequently

13

Let it simmer on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently

14

Turn off the heat and let it cool completely before transferring to mason jars

Cooking Techniques

blendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

food processorpanmason jars

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Pepper SauceLiberian Pepper Sauce

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