Recipe Makes for 2 Cups:

1¾ pounds red jalapeño peppers, stems removed and halved lengthwise

3 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons garlic powder, plus more as needed

2 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus more as needed

1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

½ cup distilled white vinegar, plus more as needed

Water, as needed

Directions:

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. 

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

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.

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. 


Transfer to a glass jar, seal, and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.



For the adventurous palate, a great side dish that compliments this recipe is Jaew Bong.  Discover more about Jaew Bong, check out www.jaewbong.com.



Enjoy..