How to Make Your Own Bajan Chilli Pepper Sauce
Bajan chilli pepper sauce, or Bajan pepper sauce, is a spicy and tangy sauce commonly used as a dipping sauce or as a condiment. Typically, meat and seafood are dipped in it, to add some extra spice.
While there are many variations of the sauce throughout the world, it is mainly made in the eastern part of the island of Barbados, which is called the Bajan Coast. Bajan pepper sauce is a combination of raw local peppers, vinegar, onion and other spices. It rises in popularity during the summer months when we can use it as a dip for fruits, vegetables, and even meat. It is a simple condiment to make at home and is cheap, healthy, and easy. This recipe is the perfect introduction to homemade Bajan pepper sauce.
If you love spicy foods and want to try something new, this homemade Bajan chilli pepper sauce recipe is for you. The sauce is tangy, hot, and sweet all at once. The vinegar and onion also add moisture to the sauce. This recipe is perfect for people who want to make their own condiment at home.
My mother has been making this sauce now for a couple of years and I can honestly say it’s good with everything.
You can adjust this to your spice level by trying this with different types of chillies however it’s always best to add a scotch bonnet or 2 to this sauce.
It has a very fresh taste, if you prefer your sauces not so coarse you can puree this for longer.
This sauce is very good on burgers or even included in a marinade, or as a dipping sauce you can mix with mayonnaise, yoghurt or sour creme its completely up to you on how you wish to enjoy this sauce!
Ingredients
- 225g Hot Chillies
- 225g Peeled White Onions (coarsely chopped)
- 110g Peeled Turmeric (coarsely chopped)
- 4 Tbsp American Mustard
- 240ml of White Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar
