Homemade Fermented Chili Sauce

About this recipe

Create a versatile and flavorful fermented chili sauce that adds a spicy kick to any dish. This homemade version is simple to prepare and offers a balance of heat and tang, perfect for enhancing your culinary creations.

Ingredients

• 500 g red chilies
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and de-stem the chilies.

2. 2

   Slice the chilies and garlic thinly.

3. 3

   Combine chilies, garlic, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

4. 4

   Cover and ferment at room temperature for 3 days, stirring daily.

5. 5

   Blend the fermented mix with fish sauce and rice vinegar until smooth.

6. 6

   Adjust seasoning to taste.

7. 7

   Transfer to a sterilized jar and refrigerate.

8. 8

   Store in fridge for up to 1 month.