Halal Cart Style Red Sauce (Spicy)
What is falafel or shawarma without spicy halal cart style red sauce? I am obsessed with spice (hence the name), so this is a must have with my falafel bowls or pitas. When it comes to spice levels, everyone has a different tolerance, which is why this sauce recipe is great to customize the spice.
Honestly, this sauce is almost creamy which makes is very versatile. I would love to try spreading this on some grilled cheese, the spice would taste great!
How to make Spicy Red Sauce
Ingredients:
- Red Bell Pepper
- Fresno Pepper
- Habanero Pepper
- Garlic
- Lemon
- Salt
- Cumin
Directions:
- On high heat sauté the peppers and garlic in oil. Let them blister and get soft.
- Once cool, add the rest of the seasonings and add water slowly to blend.
- Add to a squeeze bottle and enjoy!
Tips/Substitutions
- Depending on your spice tolerance, adjust the amount of fresno and habanero peppers or add extra red bell pepper.
- For a “semi-homemade” version, following these instructions:
- Instead of 7 fresnos and 1 habanero, just add 2 fresnos. Then when blending add around half of a bottle of Chili Garlic paste (Sambal Oelek).
What to eat Spicy Red Sauce with
- Halal Cart Style Yellow Rice
- The BEST Falafel Recipe
- Halal Cart Style White Sauce
- Creamy Lemon Tahini Sauce
Halal Cart Style Red Sauce (Spicy)
DifficultyEasy
Prep time10 minutes
Cook time10 minutes
Total time20 minutes
Garlicky, spicy and so flavorful! Add this sauce to your falafel or your shawarma for a burst of flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 Red Bell Pepper
- 7 Fresno Peppers
- 1 Habanero Peppers
- 1 Head of Garlic
- 1 Lemon
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 2 Tbsp Neutral Oil
Instructions
- 1
Roughly chop the bell peppers, fresnos, habanero, and garlic.
- 2
In a large pan, heat the oil on high. Add all of the chopped peppers and garlic.
- 3
Cook until the peppers are soft and charred. Cool for around 5-10 minutes.
- 4
Use a high speed blender to puree the sauce until very smooth. Add the salt, cumin and lemon. Add water very slowly, until you reach your desired consistency.
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