Mango Hot Sauce

Adapted from Constantly Cooking

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

4-5 Thai red chillies (or your favourite type, Scotch bonnets etc), finely chopped
1 mango, flesh cut into small cubes
1 carrot, grated or finely chopped
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lime juice (around 2-3 limes)

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Step 1 - Place all ingredients except for lime juice in a heavy bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer with the lid on for 30 minutes-the mango should be very soft by then.

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Step 2 - Take an immersion blender and blitz the mixture until a smooth puree. Add the lime juice and taste. Refrigerate for 2 months. Makes approximately 3 cups of hot sauce.

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