Tibetan Hot Sauce Recipe — Sepen — How to make hot sauce tomato-based style

dried red chilies

🥗Healthier: fresh red chilies

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chilies can provide a different flavor profile while cayenne is a more budget-friendly option.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Introduce the recipe for Tibetan hot sauce, traditionally served with momos.

Mention the ingredients needed: chili, spring onions, cantos (cilantro), celery, garlic, onion, tomatoes, and salt.

Cut the tomatoes into any size, as they will be blended later.

Heat a pan and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add the onions and cook with the garlic for 1 minute.

Add the celery and cook briefly before adding the chilies.

Add the tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.

Add the cantos (cilantro) and spring onions, mixing everything together.

Cook for an additional 3 minutes until the mixture is well combined and the tomatoes are soft.

Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Serve the finished Tibetan hot sauce.

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