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Guyanese Hot Sauce

Cultural Context

Guyanese hot sauce is a staple in Guyanese cuisine, known for its vibrant flavors and heat. Traditionally made with local hot peppers, it adds a spicy kick to dishes and is often used as a condiment at meals. This sauce reflects the diverse culinary influences in Guyana, blending elements from Indigenous, African, and Indian cuisines. Today, it is enjoyed not only in Guyana but also by spice lovers around the world, often found in Caribbean restaurants and homes.

GuyaneseGYother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
10 hot peppers (weary berry pepper, pimento pepper, tiger tea pepper)
1 cup all natural vinegar
4 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon mustard

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

hot peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Jalapeños provide a milder heat and are more accessible.

vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a different flavor profile at a lower cost.

garlic

💰Cheaper: garlic powder

Garlic powder is a convenient substitute for fresh garlic.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice can be used as a substitute for lime juice in many recipes.

1

Wash and prepare the peppers, cutting them into small pieces.

2

Chop the garlic and carrots, adding them to a basin with the peppers.

3

Cut the cucumbers and tiger tea pepper in half, adding them to the basin as well.

4

Place the chopped peppers, garlic, and carrots into a pot and cover with boiling hot water.

5

Cover the pot and allow the mixture to come to a boil, then remove from heat once boiling.

6

Strain the mixture using a strainer and allow it to cool down.

7

Once cooled, add the mixture to a blender or food processor in small batches.

8

Add vinegar and salt to the blender, blending until the desired consistency is reached without adding water.

9

Continue blending in batches until all ingredients are processed into hot sauce.

Cooking Techniques

blendingmixing

Equipment Needed

blenderbottle or jarmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Guyanese Pepper SauceGuyanese Chili Sauce

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