Cook the Book: Homemade Sriracha

Name: Cook the Book: Homemade Sriracha
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic; 2 Tbsps garlic powder, plus more as needed; 2 Tbsps granulated sugar, plus more as needed; 1 Tbsp kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1 Tbsp light brown sugar; 794 grams red jalapeño peppers, stems removed and halved lengthwise; 8 servings Water, as needed; 118 milliliters distilled white vinegar, plus more as needed

Cook the Book: Homemade Srirachan is a gluten free and vegan side dish. One portion of this dish contains roughly 2g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 68 calories. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of garlic, garlic powder, jalapeño peppers, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the peppers, garlic, garlic powder, granulated sugar, salt, and brown sugar. Pulse until a coarse puree forms.

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Granulated Sugar

Garlic Powder

Brown Sugar

Peppers

Garlic

Salt

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Food Processor

Bowl

Transfer to a glass jar, seal, and store at room temperature for 7 days, stirring daily.

After 1 week, pour the chili mixture into a small saucepan over medium heat.

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Chili Pepper

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Sauce Pan

Add the vinegar and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.

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Vinegar

Let the mixture cool, then puree in a food processor for 2 to 3 minutes, until a smooth, uniform paste forms. If the mixture is too thick to blend properly, feel free to adjust the consistency with a small amount of water.

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Water

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Food Processor

Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. Press on the solids with the back of a spoon to squeeze out every last bit of goodness you’ve been waiting a week to get. Adjust the seasoning and consistency of the final sauce, adding additional vinegar, water, salt, granulated sugar, or garlic powder to suit your taste.

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Granulated Sugar

Garlic Powder

Seasoning