How to make hot souse

 

Got it 👍 You’re asking about Hot Sauce 🌶️ – a spicy condiment made mainly from chilies, vinegar, and seasonings. It’s simple to make at home and you can adjust the heat level depending on the type of chili you use.

🌶️ Homemade Hot Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

Fresh red chilies – 1 cup (remove stems, adjust heat level by variety)

Garlic – 4–5 cloves

Vinegar – ½ cup (white or apple cider vinegar)

Water – ½ cup

Salt – 1 tsp

Sugar – 1 tsp (optional, balances acidity)

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Method:

1. Prepare chilies

Wash and roughly chop chilies. (You can deseed for less heat.)

2. Cook base

In a pan, add chopped chilies, garlic, water, and salt.

Simmer for 10 minutes until chilies soften.

3. Blend

Transfer to a blender, add vinegar, and blend until smooth.

Taste and adjust salt/sugar as needed.

4. Strain (optional)

For a silky sauce, strain through a fine sieve.

For a thicker, rustic texture, keep it as is.

5. Store

Pour into a clean glass bottle/jar.

Keep refrigerated – stays good for 2–3 weeks.

✨ Variations

Add onion + tomato for a Mexican-style hot sauce.

Add mustard seeds + turmeric for an Indian touch.

Smoke the chilies before blending for a smoky flavor.