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Creamy Habanero Sauce

This recipe Creamy Habanero Salsa is rather easy to make; the salsa lasts at least 2 weeks in the fridge and goes well with grilled meats, roasted chicken, fried fish, and hot dogs. Yes, I said hot dogs. The first time I tried this salsa was at a hot dog street stand in Chetumal, Quintana Roo.
Course Salsas
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Creamy Habanero Sauce, habanero cream sauce, simple habanero hot sauce recipe
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 /2 Cup
Calories 498kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 Habanero peppers
  • 1 small garlic clove peeled
  • 1 cup of water
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Place peppers, garlic and water in a small saucepan (with the lid slightly covering it) over medium heat and cook until peppers are soft and tender about 10-12 minutes. You will need to open your kitchen windows to keep the area well ventilated or turn on the exhaust fan to avoid eye irritation. I live in an apartment, and usually turning on the exhaust fan and placing the lid on the saucepan is enough to avoid any discomfort from the pungent steam coming out of the cooking peppers.
  • Once cooked, remove the peppers and garlic from the saucepan and place into a blender with the remaining cooking water, which by this time has been reduced.
  • Let the peppers cool for some minutes and then turn your blender on to puree the peppers. Open the lid while the blender is still running and slowly add the oil to a steady stream. This last step will emulsify the salsa, giving it a creamy texture. Pour salsa into a small bowl and season with salt. Enjoy with some Steak and Chorizo Tacos!

Nutrition

Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 44g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 571IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Iron: 1mg