Yields
4 servings
Recipe courtesy of Michell Perez, Picante Tapas Bar and Restaurant.
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ingredients
4
dried habanero pepper
3
garlic, cloves
2
dried red chili
½
tsp sea salt
¼
tsp cumin
1
Tbsp cayenne pepper
1
cup olive oil
¼
cup red wine vinegar
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directions
Step 1
Soften the dried habanero peppers in warm water for 15 minutes. Pour off the water and drain the peppers well. Remove the seeds.
Step 2
Grind the peppers, garlic, chillies and salt to a fine paste using either a mortar and pestle or a blender.
Step 3
Mix in cumin and cayenne.
Step 4
Add olive oil gradually until thoroughly combined. Add the vinegar. Add a little water if sauce is too thick.
Step 5
Makes approximately 1-1/2 cups.