Jalapeno Chilli Sauce

With the end of the jalapeno season almost upon us, it is time to preserve the little beauties! I normally like to wash, pat dry and then freeze whole a good couple of dozen and then make this jalapeno chilli sauce with the rest of them!  

This spicy sauce is absolutely scrumptious with eggs for brekkie, smeared through a buddha bowl for lunch, or even as a condiment to grilled meats or fish for dinner. It is packed with flavour and is really quite simple to prep…just remember to wear those gloves when chopping them up as things could get quite hot!!

I’d love to see your creations and feedback so please feel free to leave a comment below or to tag me on your socials if you make it!    

H xx    

Makes: 3 cups  
Preparation time: 15 minutes  
Cooking time: 30 minutes    

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil  
• 35 jalapeno chillies (seeds intact if you like it hot!)  
• 1 large brown onion, finely chopped  
• 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped  
• 1 teaspoon dried coriander leaves or 3 teaspoons fresh coriander leaves  
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin  
• 1 teaspoon sugar  
• 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes  
• 3 cups water  
• Juice of one juicy lime, otherwise juice of two limes  
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar  

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a medium heavy based saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the chillies, onion, garlic, coriander leaves, cumin, sugar and salt. Saute for about 5 minutes until everything is lovely and fragrant.  
2. Add the water and the lime juice and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring often. Then remove from the heat and allow to cool a little.  
3. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and, with the motor running, add the vinegar. Pour the sauce into hot sterilised jars and tightly seal the lids.       

Cook’s Note:  The sauce will keep for months in a dark cool place when it remains sealed. Once the jar is opened and the seal is broken, it must be stored in the fridge.        

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