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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
60 yellow pimentos
6 yellow scotch bonnet peppers
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
olive oil
shadow benny

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

Cut the tops off the yellow pimentos and yellow scotch bonnet peppers.

2

Cut the stems off the shadow benny and give it a rough chop.

3

Juice the limes.

4

Add the shadow benny to the blender.

5

Add 60 pimentos and 6 scotch bonnet peppers to the blender.

6

Add 1/2 cup of lime juice and 1/4 cup of white vinegar to the blender.

7

Pulse the mixture in the blender.

8

Add garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the blender and scrape down the sides.

9

Stream olive oil into the blender while on low to emulsify the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

blendingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

blendersterilized jar

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Chili SauceHot Pepper Sauce

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