The Health Benefits of Fermented Chilli Sauce

Fermented chili sauce is not just a tasty condiment; it is also packed with health benefits that can enhance your overall well-being. This blog explores the nutritional advantages of incorporating fermented chilli sauce into your diet and provides insights on how to make your own addictively spicy version.

Understanding Fermentation

leaving the peppers and chilli to ferment in brine , until the flavour changes to the level of sourness required

Fermentation is a natural process where microorganisms like bacteria and yeast convert sugars into acids, gases, or alcohol. When it comes to chilli sauce, this process enhances flavors and preserves the sauce while introducing beneficial probiotics that can aid digestion.

Health Benefits of Fermented Chilli Sauce

1. Rich in Probiotics The fermentation process creates live cultures that are beneficial for gut health. Probiotics help maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria, which can improve digestion and boost your immune system.

2. Boosts Metabolism Chilli peppers contain capsaicin, a compound known to increase metabolic rate. When combined with the probiotics in fermented chili sauce, it can help in weight management by enhancing fat burning.

3. Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Capsaicin is also recognized for its anti-inflammatory benefits. Regular consumption of fermented chili sauce may help reduce inflammation in the body.

4. Vitamins and Antioxidants Chilli peppers are packed with vitamins A, C, and E, which are powerful antioxidants. These vitamins help combat oxidative stress and protect your body from various diseases.

5. Flavorful and Versatile Aside from the health perks, fermented chili sauce can elevate the taste of a variety of dishes, making healthy eating enjoyable and exciting.

How to Make Your Own Fermented Chilli Sauce

Creating your own fermented chilli sauce at home is simple and rewarding. Check out my video, “Warning: Addictively Spicy Homemade Fermented Hot Sauce Recipe,” for a step-by-step guide to crafting this delicious condiment. You can watch it here: [Homemade Fermented Hot Sauce Recipe](https://youtu.be/Pz2EKnZXLJM?si=TqypL2Z-bmRlM-EG).

In the video, I share my favorite recipe, tips for achieving the perfect fermentation, and ways to incorporate this sauce into your meals. You’ll learn how to balance heat and flavor, ensuring your sauce complements a variety of dishes.

For the recipe its important to start of by using the correct amount of salt in the fermentation this process is called anaerobic fermentation and this simply means we are removing oxygen from the fermentation process , and allows the vegetables to ferment with out going fizzy , and this is how you do it -

make sure you start with a nice clean sterile jar , this is to make sure there are no bad bacteria at the start of the fermentation process , next put the jar on electric scales and add your peppers and chilli we want to find the weight of the vegetables , now pour cold water on top right up to the top of the jar.

Now pour the water off and calculate 2% of the weight of the water and vegetables , this is going to be the weight of your natural sea salt

i.e. the weight of the vegetables and the water is one kilo , the weight of the salt needed would be 20g

and the salt to the water , whisk till the salt dissolves and pour the salt water back over the chilli mix. put a weight onto to keep the vegetables submerged under the salt solution. Leave a gap in the lid of the jar for the gasses to escape , or you can get special fermentation jars , or you can burp your jar daily , this stops the jar exploding from carbon dioxide building up.

Leave for a week , the liquid will turn white from the natural yeast.

in the video ( on my youtube channel , @tastygarybites ) i use a combo of chilli , peppers and these epic looking Marconi peppers i grew in the green house

For the Hot Sauce Recipe

2 large cloves of garlic
25g of toasted sesame seed oil
25g soy sauce
25g rice wine vinegar
25g clear honey
500g fermented pepper and chilli
quarter of a pint of ferment brine
1 tablespoon gochujang paste ( or to taste )

For the method to this recipe please head over to my Youtube channel that’s the easiest way to see how this is done.

Conclusion

Fermented chili sauce is not only a flavorful addition to your meals but also a powerhouse of health benefits. By making your own homemade version, you can tailor it to your taste preferences while enjoying its numerous advantages. Don’t forget to check out my video for detailed instructions and inspiration!

If you have any questions or want to share your experiences with fermented chili sauce, feel free to leave a comment

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