Smoked Spicy Red Pepper Sauce recipe

Smoked Spicy Red Pepper Sauce

by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
25min

This bold and smoky sauce is perfect as a chicken marinade or a flavorful condiment for your favorite dishes. Quick to make and keeps well in the fridge!

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 cup)
  • 2piece
    large red peppers
  • 1bundle
    coriander
  • 2piece
    medium-sized onions
  • 6clove
    garlic
  • 2tsp
    paprika
  • 2tsp
    dried chilies
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 2tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2cup
    vegetable oil

How to make Smoked Spicy Red Pepper Sauce

Roast the Peppers

  1. Hold the red peppers over a gas flame until the skin is charred and blackened.

    Step 1.1: Hold the red peppers over a gas flame until the skin is charred and blackened
  2. Allow the peppers to cool, then peel off the charred skin. Slice and remove the seeds.

    Step 1.1: Allow the peppers to cool, then peel off the charred skin
    Step 1.2: Allow the peppers to cool, then peel off the charred skin

Blend the Sauce

  1. Add the roasted red peppers, coriander, onions, garlic, paprika, dried chilies, salt, apple cider vinegar, and vegetable oil to a blender.

  2. Blend until smooth and well combined.

Store

  1. Pour the sauce into a clean, sterilized jar and store it in the fridge for 3-5 days.

    Step 3.1: Pour the sauce into a clean, sterilized jar and store it in the fridge for 3-5 days

Tips & Tricks

  1. Use as a marinade for chicken or any protein.

  2. Drizzle over roasted vegetables or use as a dipping sauce.

  3. Mix with yogurt for a creamy dip or dressing.