Sepen: How to Cook Tibetan Hot Sauce

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.

Soak 1 cup of dried red pepper in hot water for 20 to 30 minutes, or overnight if you have more time.

Drain the water from the soaked peppers.

Prepare the other ingredients: 1/2 cup of cilantro, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, a little bit of ginger, and a little bit of garlic.

In a blender, combine the soaked red peppers, cilantro, cumin, salt, ginger, and garlic.

If the mixture looks too dry, add 1/4 cup of water to help it blend better.

Blend until the mixture is well combined and has the desired consistency.

Taste the sauce to adjust the heat level according to your preference.

Serve the hot sauce with various dishes like vegetables or rice.

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