Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water

The simplest form of hot sauce

Course Sauce

Keyword Hawaiian Chili Pepper

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 1kcal

2 cups water
2 Hawaiian chili peppers sub red jalapeño, red serrano, cayenne, pequin, or Thai - ordered by heat, destemmed and halved
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Using a mortar and pestle, mash the chili peppers, garlic, and salt to release the flavors and incorporate the tastes.
Transfer the pepper mash into an airtight sealable jar, then place to the side.
In a saucepan over high heat, combine the white vinegar and water. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat, and allow the liquid to sit on the burner and slowly cool for approximately 10 minutes.
Add the liquid to the pepper mash and seal. Refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld.