Spicy Habanero Dipping Sauce - A Fiery Condiment for All Your Snacking Needs

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Spicy Habanero Dipping Sauce - A Fiery Condiment for All Your Snacking Needs
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 02, 2023

This Spicy Habanero Dipping Sauce is the perfect condiment to add a fiery kick to your favorite snacks. Made with fresh habanero peppers, garlic, lime juice, and a few other secret ingredients, this sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Whether you're dipping fries, chicken wings, or vegetables, the intense heat and bold flavor of this sauce will leave you wanting more. It's easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, so you can enjoy it whenever the craving strikes.

Ingredients

  • 6 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped habanero peppers, minced garlic, lime juice, white vinegar, salt, sugar, cumin, paprika, black pepper, water, and vegetable oil.
  2. Blend on high speed until all the ingredients are well combined and the sauce reaches a smooth consistency.
  3. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning according to your preference. Add more salt for extra flavor or more sugar to balance the heat.
  4. Transfer the dipping sauce to a clean jar or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve the Spicy Habanero Dipping Sauce with your favorite snacks like fries, chicken wings, onion rings, or vegetables. Enjoy the fiery kick and bold flavor!

Interesting Facts

  • Habanero peppers are one of the hottest chili peppers in the world, measuring between 100,000 and 350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
  • The habanero pepper gets its name from the Cuban city of La Habana, which is also known as Havana.
  • Capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in habanero peppers, is believed to have numerous health benefits, including pain relief and boosting metabolism.