Hi friends! This chilli sauce has been super popular lately, so if you haven’t made it yet, now’s the perfect time. It’s spicy, fresh, and packed with flavor. You only need a few simple ingredients, and it comes together so quickly! I use it for dipping, spreading on sandwiches, and even spooning over grilled meats or roasted veggies. Let’s make it together!
Method
Chop the Veggies
Start by washing your fresh ingredients. Chop the tomatoes into chunks, making sure to remove any tough parts near the stem. Cut the red chillies into small pieces be careful, they can be spicy! If you don’t like it too hot, remove the seeds. Peel the garlic cloves and slice them up. Finally, chop the parsley, including some of the soft stems because they have good flavor too.
Blend It Up
Now it’s time to make the sauce base. Put the chopped tomatoes, chillies, garlic, and parsley into your blender or food processor. Add the sweet red pepper paste, tomato purée, and pomegranate molasses. Blend everything until the mixture looks smooth and colorful. It should be thick, but not chunky.
Cook the Sauce
Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan. Add the olive oil and place the pan over low heat. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes. Stir it once in a while so it doesn’t stick to the bottom. The smell will be amazing! You’ll see the sauce begin to thicken a little as it cooks.
Season It
After 10 minutes of simmering, it’s time to season. Add the dried mint and stir it in. Then taste the sauce before adding salt. Some brands of red pepper paste or tomato purée already have salt, so you might not need much more. If the sauce tastes a little too sharp, add a small pinch of sugar to balance it out. Keep stirring until the flavors mix well.
Cool and Store
Once the sauce is ready, take it off the heat and let it cool completely. This helps it thicken more and brings out the flavor. When it’s cool, pour the sauce into a clean jar or container with a lid. Store it in the fridge it stays fresh for 4 to 5 days. Just give it a stir before using!
Necessary Tools
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Blender or food processor
- Saucepan
- Spoon for mixing
- Jar or container for storing
Chilli Sauce Recipe (Quick, Fresh, and So Tasty!)
Cuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy20
servings10
minutes10
minutes20
minutesIngredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
2 medium ripe tomatoes
1–2 fresh red chillies (use more if you love it spicy!)
1 small bunch of parsley
2 garlic cloves
1 tbsp sweet red pepper paste
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp dried mint
Salt (to taste)
A pinch of sugar (if needed)
Directions
- Chop the veggies. Cut up the tomatoes, chillies, garlic, and parsley into smaller pieces.
- Blend it up. Add the tomatoes, chillies, garlic, parsley, red pepper paste, tomato purée, and pomegranate molasses to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Cook the sauce. Pour the blended mix into a saucepan with the olive oil. Let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Season it. Add dried mint, salt to taste, and a pinch of sugar if the sauce needs a little balance.
- Cool and store. Let the sauce cool, then pour it into a clean jar. It stays fresh in the fridge for 4–5 days.
Notes
- If your red pepper paste or tomato purée is already salty, add less salt at the end.
- Taste the sauce before adding sugar some tomatoes are already sweet enough.
- Don’t cook on high heat or the sauce might burn or taste bitter. Low and slow is best!
Serving Suggestions
- Dip pita bread, crackers, or veggie sticks.
- Spread on burgers or sandwiches.
- Spoon over grilled chicken, steak, or roasted veggies.
- Add a splash to pasta or rice for extra flavor.
Fun Fact
Did you know? Pomegranate molasses gives this sauce a sweet and tangy flavor that makes it totally stand out. It’s made by boiling down pomegranate juice so cool!
Conclusion
That’s it fresh, flavorful chilli sauce in just 20 minutes! It’s one of those recipes you’ll want to keep in your fridge all the time. I love how it adds a burst of flavor to so many meals. Give it a try, and let me know how you use yours!
