How to Make Chili Sauce

Homemade recipes always taste the best. Not only do they involve fresh ingredients, but they also impart a sense of satisfaction and achievement. Follow this easy recipe to make chili sauce in the convenience of your home and win the admiration of those around you.

Things You'll Need

• 1 packet of dried red whole chilies (long or round)
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 cups of tomato ketchup
• 1/3 cup of vinegar
• Water and a pan
• Food processor/blender

Instructions

1. Buy a packet of chilies from your local food store. Rinse them thoroughly. Remove any attached stems and place them in a deep pan. Add water until all the chilies are covered. Place the pan on the stove and let it boil and cook at a medium flame.

2. Remove the pan once the chilies are completely soft and there is still some water left at the bottom of the pan. Let the chilies cool.

3. Put the chilies and the remaining water in a food processor or a blender. Add vinegar, tomato ketchup, sugar and black pepper. Blend the ingredients until they resemble a fine paste.

4. Taste the chili sauce before placing it in air-tight containers. Store the containers in the refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

• Use fresh ingredients.

• If the chili sauce is too sharp, add more sugar.

• If the chili sauce is too thick, add a little bit of vinegar and some water and blend again.

• Add a few pieces of garlic to the pan when boiling to create different flavor.

• Store the chili sauce up to 6 months.

• Do not blend chilies in the blender or food processor while they are still hot. Wait for them to cool down.

• Avoid contaminating the chili sauce with wet fingers or wet utensils.