EXTRA HOT Chilli Sauce by Manda Foods Review

fresh chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: canned chilies

Jalapeños provide a milder heat, while canned chilies are often more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is usually less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder is easier to store, and onion powder can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Introduce the sauce as an authentic African-style extra hot sauce from Manda Foods.

Mention that the sauce is Zambian inspired and has been passed down through two generations.

Discuss the ingredients including habanero puree, tomatoes, paprika, olive oil, lime juice, salt, spices, and basil.

Open the sauce and comment on the difficulty of the first pour.

Describe the texture and consistency of the sauce as nice and good.

Smell the sauce and note the tomato and vinegar aromas.

Taste the sauce and comment on the saltiness and lack of chili flavor.

Rate the heat level as a six out of ten and mention the disappointment with the salt content.

Suggest using the sauce in a stew for added heat and saltiness rather than as a dipping sauce.

Conclude that the sauce may not be for everyone but is worth trying for its value.

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