Tropical Funk Umami - Hotsauce

10 steps

450ml

Updated at: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:51:32 GMT

Ingredients

0 servings

100gPeppers

mixed, a mix of habanero, red jalapeño, and ghost pepper for balanced heat and flavor

150gPineapple

chunks

30gPassion fruit

pulp only, optional

10gDried shiitake mushrooms

120mlwater

Boiling, for rehydrating mushrooms

9gGarlic

Fresh turmeric root

1 in piece, grated bsp

50gOnion

small, chopped

60gCarrot

medium, sliced

30gSalt

60mlapple cider vinegar

Unfiltered

20gMiso paste

15mlTamari sauce

or soy, optional, for added umami and saltiness

water

Filtered, enough to cover ingredients in the jar by about 2 cm

Instructions

Prepare the Mushroom Infusion:

Step 1

Place dried shiitake mushrooms in a small bowl and pour 120 ml of boiling water over them. Let them steep for 20 minutes to rehydrate. Once softened, chop the mushrooms finely and set the mushroom-infused water aside.

Prepare Ingredients:

Step 2

Put on gloves to handle the peppers. Remove stems and roughly chop the peppers.

Step 3

Chop the pineapple and onion, slice the carrot, and grate the turmeric.

Combine Ingredients in Jar:

Step 4

In the glass jar, add chopped peppers, pineapple, passion fruit pulp, chopped mushrooms, garlic, turmeric, onion, carrot, and salt.

Step 5

Pour in the mushroom infusion and enough filtered water to cover the ingredients by about 2 cm.

Fermentation Period:

Step 6

Seal the jar with an airlock or a loose lid. Store in a cool, dark place at 18-22°C for 7-14 days.

Step 7

Check daily to release gas buildup if you’re not using an airlock. Ensure the ingredients stay submerged to prevent spoilage.

Blend the Sauce:

Step 8

After 7-14 days, check the mixture. If it has a tangy, fermented aroma, it’s ready.

Step 9

Transfer the contents of the jar to a blender. Add the apple cider vinegar, miso paste, and tamari or soy sauce. Blend until smooth. Add extra filtered water if it’s too thick.

Bottle and Store:

Step 10

Pour the sauce into a clean bottle or jar, seal, and store in the refrigerator. The hot sauce will last for several months, and its flavor will continue to develop.