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What is red chilli sauce, lal chilli sauce?

Red Chilli sauce refers to a spicy sauce made from red chili peppers and other ingredient together with it. There are many recipes for chilli sauces - the common ingredient being chili peppers. The most common recipe of this sauce is the combination of dried red chillies, vinegar, tomatoes and sugar but other variations are possible. It is used to add flavor to a variety of dishes from different cuisines, from Chinese to Mexican.

Red chilli sauce can range from extremely spicy to mellow depending on the heat of the chillies and the thickness of the sauce. It can also vary in color from dark red to bright red. In India, the 2 most popular red chilli sauce brands are Chings and Sams. Even though mostly used for the purpose of Indo- Chinese cuisine, this sauce can also be drizzled over nachos, had with a burger or enjoyed in many more ways.

How to select red chilli sauce, lal chilli sauce

Select the sauce as per the hotness required n your recipes. Always check the expiry date and look out for any discoloration or gas formation (bubbles) in the bottle, especially near the tip.

11 Uses of red chilli sauce, lal chilli sauce

Red Chilli sauce refers to a spicy sauce made from red chili peppers and other ingredient together with it. There are many recipes for chilli sauces - the common ingredient being chili peppers. The most common recipe of this sauce is the combination of dried red chillies, vinegar, tomatoes and sugar but other variations are possible.

1. Red chilli sauce is the perfect combination of sweet, sour and spicy. It is for this reason it is most commonly used in Chinese and Indo-Chinese dishes like fried rice, Chinese style potatoes or the filling for Wontons and even paneer chilli.

2. It forms a part of the common ingredients that are used in preparing different types of street foods. The use of chilli sauce is not restricted to any particular type of street food, it is used in all, whether it is sandwiches, frankies or noodle filling for dosas.

3. It makes for an excellent dipping sauce with pakodas, parathas and other snacks like Crunchy paneer rolls. Mix the sauce with hung curd to get an innovative dip to serve at parties or as a dip for Japanese tempura.

For complete uses of Red Chilli Sauce read this article.

How to store red chilli sauce, lal chilli sauce

Keep the bottles in a dark cool cupboard for 3 months before using if you can. After opening the seal, keep sauce in the fridge.

Try Recipes using Red Chilli Sauce

• Sizzling Wontons with Sweet and Sour Vegetables
• Clear Cauliflower, Green Pea and Cabbage Soup
• Hot and Sour Soup, Chinese Veg Hot and Sour Soup
• Hot and Sour Soup, Chinese Veg Hot and Sour Soup
• Clear Soup with Babycorn, Mushrooms and Carrot
• Sesame Fingers ( Chinese Cooking )
• Vegetable Hong Kong Style with Steamed Rice
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• Garden Salad

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