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How to Make Pepper Sauce at Home (Quick & Easy)!

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Pepper Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from Ghana, Pepper Sauce is a vibrant condiment that showcases the country's love for spicy flavors. Traditionally served with grilled meats and rice dishes, it enhances meals with its bold heat and tangy taste. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Ghana, often found in West African restaurants and kitchens worldwide, where it adds a zesty kick to various dishes.

GhanaianGHother
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken stock
1 cup pepperonata
1/2 cup cream

fresh peppers

🥗Healthier: roasted peppers

💰Cheaper: canned peppers

Canned peppers are often more affordable and still flavorful.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly option with a neutral flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Agave syrup is a less expensive sweetener that works well.

1

Bring 1/2 cup white wine to a boil in a pot with 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric.

2

Add 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken stock to the pot and bring to a boil.

3

Add 1 cup of pepperonata to the pot and let it simmer for about 3 minutes.

4

Transfer the mixture into a blender and blend until silky smooth.

5

Return the blended mixture back into a clean pot.

6

Add 1/2 cup cream to the pot and bring it up to a simmer.

7

Reduce the sauce down for 3-4 minutes until it reaches a lovely sauce consistency.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

potblenderclean pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Chili SauceHot Pepper Sauce

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