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Sweet & Sour Red Pepper Sauce served in a bowl
Smooth and tangy sauce made from fresh red peppers

Sweet & sour red pepper sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Sauces and Gravies
This sauce proves how much hidden sweetness lies in peppers. The fleshy wall of the red pepper is full of natural sugars that caramelise under heat, adding deep, complex flavour. We highlight this natural sweetness with honey and counterbalance with vinegar acidity. The result is a vibrant red, glossy sauce that brightens the plate both in taste and look.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 85 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan (for sautéing)
  • Stick blender (for smooth sauce)
  • Knife and board

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash pepper, remove core and seeds, then chop into tiny 0.5 cm cubes.

Tip: The smaller you cut, the faster it softens and sauce becomes uniform.
2 ✓

Peel and finely grate garlic.

Tip: Grated garlic disperses better than chopped.
3 ✓

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add grated garlic.

Tip: Fry only until fragrant (approx 30 secs), don't brown or it gets bitter.
4 ✓

Immediately add chopped pepper, mix with garlic oil.

Tip: Pepper moisture stops garlic browning further (temperature drop).
5 ✓

Sauté pepper covered on low heat for 6-8 mins until fully soft and collapsed.

Tip: Steam under lid softens veg rather than frying.
6 ✓

Add rice vinegar, honey, water, salt, and chilli flakes.

Tip: This sets the sweet-sour-spicy balance.
7 ✓

Boil together for 2-3 mins.

Tip: Flavours blend during this time.
8 ✓

Mix cornflour with a little cold water, drizzle into boiling sauce stirring constantly.

Tip: Cornflour gives the sauce body and adhesion.
9 ✓

Cook 1 more minute until thickened, then remove from heat.

Tip: Ready when sauce is glossy and coats the spoon.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use white peppers?
Yes, but the taste is less sweet and colour won't be vibrant red. Red bell pepper or Romano pepper is best.
Too hot, what now?
Add a little more honey or diced apple and cook further. Sweetness dulls capsaicin effect.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Red pepper (Bell pepper)
  • 30 g Honey
  • 20 ml Rice vinegar
  • 50 ml Water (plus for cornflour)
  • 10 g Cornflour
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 0.25 tsp Chilli flakes
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 15 ml Olive oil