Sweet Chilli Sauce

Commercial chilli sauces are typically laden with sugar and often contain artificial colourings. This is a chilli sauce in its purest form; it also benefits from a boost of beneficial bacteria from the honey and the fermentation process.
Cooking Time
10
Portions
4

Ingredients

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  • g Fresh red chillies
  •   Garlic Clove, Peeled
  • g Honey
  •   tsp Freshly squeezed lime juice
  •   You will also need a sterilised lidded jam jar

  • 1

    Step 1

    Halve the chillies and remove the seeds if you prefer a milder sauce, otherwise leave them in.
  • 2

    Step 2

    Slice or finely chop the chillies and garlic, then place in your jar.
  • 3

    Step 3

    Add the honey and lime juice to the jar. Put the lid on the jar, screw it on tightly and give the jar a good shake to mix the ingredients together.
  • 4

    Step 4

    Loosen the lid and leave at room temperature to ferment for at least a week or up to one month.
  • 5

    Step 5

    Use the sauce straight away or store in the fridge for up to three months.

Ingredients

  • 75 g Fresh red chillies
  • 1 Garlic Clove, Peeled
  • 75 g Honey
  • 1 tsp Freshly squeezed lime juice
  • You will also need a sterilised lidded jam jar

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