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Tapatio Hot Sauce Recipe

Tapatio Hot Sauce Recipe

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Craving that zesty kick? This inspired Tapatio Hot Sauce recipe brings bold, spicy flavor to your favorite meals. Click here to start cooking today!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 12 servings
Calories 5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 dried chiles de arbol
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 0.5 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp cumin

Instructions
 

  • Toast the dried chiles in a dry pan until fragrant.
  • Boil the chiles with water and garlic until softened.
  • Add the softened chiles, garlic, vinegar, salt, and cumin to a blender.
  • Blend on high until the sauce is completely smooth.
  • Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve for a silky texture.
  • Pour into a clean jar and refrigerate before serving.

Notes

Always wear gloves when handling hot dried chiles.
Keyword Condiment, copycat, Hot Sauce, spicy