Chunky Chilli Sauce
As the nights get colder in Dubai, we need a little more heat packed into our dinners but we wanted something that was going to be a little "meaty" rather than the typically smooth sauces most stores have to offer.
This is a simple something I whipped up that gave us the perfect heat and a crazy after-kick that made our lips tingle so for those wanting a little lip plumping action before heading out on the town, yes! You can thank me later ☺️
1 beef tomato
1 medium onion
5 habanero chillies
a sprinkle of mixed herbs-oregano, thyme, marjoram, parsley
4 tbsp coconut sugar
30ml apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
- Slice the onion into half moon slices and chop the tomato into rough chunks.
- Heat the oil in a shallow pan and add in the onions and tomato.
- Thinly slice the chillies and add to the pan with the herbs, stirring the contents together well. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
![Onion, tomato and chillies](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52e4b1_f24435cca425460c8dbd671d1ecf6fa8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_768,h_1024,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/52e4b1_f24435cca425460c8dbd671d1ecf6fa8~mv2.jpg)
- Add the coconut sugar and stir until well combined.
![With the dissolved coconut sugar](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52e4b1_7719cf2f939c49d38c4df94017e02df9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/52e4b1_7719cf2f939c49d38c4df94017e02df9~mv2.jpg)
- Once the sugarhouse dissolved, add the apple cider vinegar and leave to simmer until it starts to thicken and darken.
![With apple cider vinegar](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52e4b1_8ad4e4208f244705bfe087ac77f873c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_768,h_1024,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/52e4b1_8ad4e4208f244705bfe087ac77f873c5~mv2.jpg)
- Once it comes easily from the sides and resembles a salsa, turn off the heat and leave to cool slightly before serving.
![Finished chilli sauce](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52e4b1_b7bd850c8c4b4a70bd95d9b32dc1a279~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/52e4b1_b7bd850c8c4b4a70bd95d9b32dc1a279~mv2.jpg)
- Enjoy!