Haitian Hot Sauce | Piman Bouk | Episode 65

hot peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers + chili flakes

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat while adding sweetness.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor without fresh garlic.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity.

Blend Scotch Bonnet or Habanero peppers, garlic, onion, and thyme until smooth.

Add lime juice, vinegar, and salt to the blender.

Blend again until fully combined and smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a clean jar.

Seal the jar and let it ferment at room temperature for 1-2 days.

Refrigerate the sauce to halt fermentation.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary