How to Make Sriracha Hot Sauce at Home (Fermented) | The Frugal Chef

red chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Jalapeños offer a milder heat, while cayenne is more accessible.

distilled vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

Wear gloves when handling chilies

Combine red and green chili peppers with sugar and salt in a jar

Ferment in a dark cool place for 3 to 5 days, checking for bubbles

After two weeks of fermentation, blend the mixture

Add half a cup of distilled vinegar to the blender and blend until smooth

Strain the blended mixture to remove solids

Cook the strained mixture on low heat for about 10 minutes until it thickens

Let the sauce cool completely before bottling

Transfer the sauce into a clean jar for storage

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