Chilli sauce

  • 6-10 chillis (depending on strength), green and red
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, minced
  • (½ cup ) tomato puree/passata
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon juice, plus zest
  • 1 cup sugar

De-seed the chillis. Place all ingredients, except the sugar, in a blender and grind to a thick paste.
Place the sugar and the paste into a saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer until the sauce is glistening.

It is similar to jam making, except the sauce should be a little thinner. Take it off the heat and let it cool. Place in a sterilised jar or container. This sauce is delicious with poultry, cheese and ice cream.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

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