Guadeloupian-style Lime Chili Sauce
Ingredients
Directions
Finely chop the chilies.
Mix salt and lime until salt dissolves.
Add chilies to salt-lime mixture and stir.
Let sit 15 minutes to allow flavors to set.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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What each ingredient does
- Fresh hot chilies
- Provide the heat and the main pungent flavor of the sauce.
- Lime juice
- Adds sharp acidity that brightens the sauce and balances the heat.
- Salt
- Dissolves into the lime juice to season the sauce and draw out flavor from the chilies.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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