Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water
Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water is a tangy condiment made with rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and sambal chilli. Use this spicy sauce with rice, tofu, grilled vegetables, noodles, or roasted meats.
Equipment
- Jar, Airtight
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Vinegar
- ½ cup Dark Brown Sugar firmly packed
- ¼ cup Garlic minced
- ¼ cup Sambal Chilli Powder
Instructions
- Pour the rice vinegar into an airtight jar.
- Add the dark brown sugar, minced garlic, and sambal chilli powder.
- Secure the lid tightly.
- Shake vigorously until the brown sugar has completely dissolved.
- Open the jar carefully.
- Taste the chilli water and adjust the seasoning when necessary.
- Use immediately for a sharp and spicy flavour.
- For a deeper flavour, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Shake thoroughly before each use.
- Store covered in the refrigerator.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Drizzle the chilli water over tofu, rice bowls, noodles, roasted vegetables, grilled meat, fish, or sautéed mushrooms. It can also be served as a dipping sauce or used in small amounts as a spicy marinade.Recipe Notes
The sauce can be used immediately, but refrigerating it for at least one hour allows the garlic and chilli to infuse the vinegar. Shake the jar before every use because the garlic, sugar, and chilli naturally settle at the bottom.Variations
Add sliced fresh chillies for stronger heat or grated ginger for a warmer flavour. Coconut sugar can replace the brown sugar. Add a small amount of lime juice for extra freshness or dilute the sauce with water when a milder result is preferred.Allergen Advice
Check the labels on the rice vinegar and sambal chilli powder when preparing the sauce for someone with food allergies or coeliac disease. Some seasoning blends may contain gluten, soy, or traces of other allergens.Wine Advice
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc balances the sharp vinegar and chilli heat. A lightly sweet Riesling provides a softer contrast when the sauce accompanies particularly spicy food.Nutrition values
Calories: 125 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 0 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Sodium: 15 mg | Sugar: 27 g