Serrano Hot Sauce

Ingredients

• 20 Serrano chilis, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 onion, roughly chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup (125ml) white distilled or cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup (70ml) water
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp Mexican oregano
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 3 tbsp fresh cilantro (coriander), finely chopped
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Wash the chilies thoroughly and remove the stems. Roughly chop them and then heat the oil in a large pan.Add the chopped onions and fry for about 5 minutes or until soft and translucent. Stir in the chopped garlic and fry for a further 2 minutes.
2. Add the Serrano chilies and fry, covered over a medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
3. Now add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer over a medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and let everything lightly simmer for 10 minutes. Take off the heat and allow to cool. Then blend it all into a smooth sauce.
4. Season with salt to taste and store in your fridge. Use within 3 months.