Ghana-style pepper sauce

Name: Ghana-style red pepper sauce
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/3 c. oil (olive and/or avocado); 3 habaneros, green tops removed; 3 red chili peppers, green tops removed; 1/2 onion; 3-4 cloves garlic; 1" ginger; 1 medium tomato (more or less for desired spiciness); 1/4 red bell pepper (optional); 1 tsp. dried or a few sprigs of fresh cilantro, parsley, and/or oregano (optional); 1 Tbsp. bullion, to taste; salt, to taste

Jenae Lawson

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Sides and sauces

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January 18, 2021

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last updated

June 11, 2024

Ghana-style red pepper sauce

Yield: 1 cup

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

A perfect spicy addition to any meal.

Ingredients

1/3 c. oil (olive and/or avocado)
3 habaneros, green tops removed
3 red chili peppers, green tops removed
1/2 onion
3-4 cloves garlic
1″ ginger
1 medium tomato (more or less for desired spiciness)
1/4 red bell pepper (optional)
1 tsp. dried or a few sprigs of fresh cilantro, parsley, and/or oregano (optional)
1 Tbsp. bullion, to taste
salt, to taste

Instructions

Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Bring to a simmer on medium (4) heat. Lower heat to medium-low (3), stirring often. Cook until the water is absorbed and oil has risen to the top, ~15-20 minutes.