French Caribbean Creole Sauce For Fish And Grilled Meats.

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with less intensity.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Using bouillon is a cost-effective way to add flavor.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic some herbal notes.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add 1 large chopped onion, 3/4 cups diced celery, and 3/4 cups diced green sweet pepper; sauté until softened, about 6 minutes on low heat.

Add 3 cloves of diced garlic and stir to combine.

Add 2 chopped scallions and 1/4 chopped scotch bonnet pepper; stir.

Add 1 large chopped tomato and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste; stir to combine.

Add 4 sprigs of fresh thyme and stir.

Pour in 1.5 cups of chicken stock and bring to a boil.

Add a pinch of sea salt and reduce heat to a gentle simmer; cover and let cook for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1.5 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley; stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

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