Lazy Chilli Flakes

This is a recipe taken from the Preserves book by Dick and James Strawbridge.

You will need:

150ml (5 fl oz of vinegar)

2 tablespoons of sugar

50g/2 oz dried chillies stems removed

a pinch of salt

a pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Put the vinegar and sugar into a pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved.  Blitz the chillies in a food processor or grind them using a pestle and mortar, until flaky, and add to the vinegar.  Bring t the boil and then allow to cool in the pan..  Season with salt and pepper then pour into a jam jar.  Seal tightly and store in the fridge. 

To use add a little to your chosen dish.  However use sparingly as it is hot.

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