For Whiffey

[lia*]

Habaneros Hot Sauce

15 to 20 mixed habaneros cut in half or pieces; makes blending easier
3/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
1 bulb garlic, peeled (yes a whole bulb)
2 tablespoons mustard (optional)

First pulse ingredients in blender, then blend on low speed until reached desired consistency, or for about a minute. Transfer into clean glass jars and store in refrigerator. This can stay for a long time in refrigerator. I have some for two years and it's just like new.

Make sure the blender is properly closed before turning on.

This is my basic recipe, you can be creative and add carrots, green papaya, onion (cook for 2 minutes first), green mango etc. Another great ingredient that adds a unique flavour is culantro leaves, for this recipe add about 4 or 5 leaves. Remember to trim the edges off of these leaves because they are sharp and prickly.

[whiffey]

Many thanks lia* it sounds wicked !

I've not come across culantro leaves, that's my new fact for today.

I'll give this a try on Sunday.....

[lia*]

Here is some information on culantro. It can be found in the Asian or West Indian shops. I've seen it.

http://panamagourmet.blogs.com/cookingdiva/200 6/01/whb_culantro.html

[Jugglering]

Lia

Thanks for posting but what are habaneros ? (Sorry if I'm a bit stuuuupid....)

When you say *cook the onions for 2 mins first* - how should they be cooked ? Fried, boiled, microwaved ??? In oil or in water ???

Hey, are culantro leaves similar to cilantro (coriander in the UK ) or is is a different animal ?

[muffty]

Here you go, Jugglering

habanero

Feeling lazy, so instead of typing it thought you could see a picture!!! (as my drawing ain't that good) lol

Oh! Yes culantro is also known as long leaf coriander