Description

This smoky chilli sauce recipe combines roasted red chillies and garlic to create a flavorful, mildly spicy condiment perfect for enhancing grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or sandwiches. The sauce is smoky from the grilling or roasting process and has a subtle sweetness balanced by a hint of salt and olive oil richness.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

12 red chillies, stems removed
10 garlic cloves
1 tbsp olive oil, plus a drizzle extra
Pinch of caster sugar
Salt, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the chillies and garlic: Remove the stems from the red chillies. Place the chillies and whole garlic cloves onto a sheet of foil. Drizzle with a little olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of caster sugar and some salt to taste.
Wrap and grill or roast: Lift the sides of the foil to create a pouch and scrunch it closed to contain the ingredients. Place the foil pouch on a preheated barbecue grill or in an oven set to 160°C (140°C fan)/Gas mark 3. Cook for 30 minutes, until the garlic is soft and the chillies have softened and developed a smoky aroma.
Blend the sauce: Carefully transfer the cooked chillies and garlic to a large pestle and mortar or food processor. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and crush or blitz until you achieve a chunky sauce consistency, retaining some texture.
Store and serve: Transfer the smoky chilli sauce to a clean container and refrigerate. The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to two days. Use it as a spicy condiment to complement your favorite dishes.

Notes

Use gloves when handling red chillies to avoid skin irritation.
The sauce can be adjusted in heat by choosing milder or hotter chilli varieties.
If you don’t have a barbecue, roasting in the oven works equally well to develop the smoky flavor.
Consume within two days for best freshness and flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: Global

Keywords: smoky chilli sauce, roasted chilli sauce, garlic chilli sauce, spicy condiment, barbecue sauce, homemade chilli sauce