Homemade Sriracha Recipe (So, So, Easy!)

red jalapeño peppers

🥗Healthier: habanero peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Habanero adds heat, while green bell peppers are more affordable and milder.

distilled vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a fruity note, while white vinegar is more economical.

Introduce the recipe and the purpose of making homemade Sriracha.

Mention that the recipe uses red jalapeño peppers and that the heat level can vary based on the chilies used.

State that the ingredients needed are red chilies, salt, garlic, sugar (both Thai palm sugar and white sugar), and vinegar.

Explain that if Thai palm sugar is unavailable, white sugar can be used as a substitute, and that brown sugar is not recommended due to its strong flavor.

Combine all ingredients in a blender (exact blending steps not shown).

Pour the blended mixture into a sterilized jar or bottle and store it in the fridge.

Mention that the Sriracha can be used within 6 months, but it's likely to be used up before then.

Discuss various uses for Sriracha, such as a condiment, dipping sauce, or sandwich spread.

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