RE: [CH] Da Harvest Pt. 1

The Lash (info@thelash.com)
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 19:57:20 -0400

>Well, I've shared all of my secrets, and now I need a favor -- how do you
>make your habanero-carrot sauce?  Thanks.

Hey Matt-

Thanks for all the info- it'll keep me busy tomorrow. As far as the 
hab/carrot sauce- it's no secret- it's a recipe I found on the net a couple 
years ago, and have modified to my liking. Here is the base recipe, with my 
own preferences in parentheses:

3 cups chopped carrots (I usually buy 3 bags of shredded carrots- the ones 
I buy are in 10 oz. bags, so it's more like 3 3/4 cups)
2 onions, chopped (I use one big wankin' Vidalia if I can find one)
3 cups lime juice
6 cloves garlic, minced or 1 ½  tsp prepared garlic (I'm not a garlic fan- 
I use 1 clove of elephant garlic)
4  tsp salt
A splash of vinegar
24 chopped habanero chiles (More, or less, to your liking)

1. Combine all the ingredients, except for the habaneros, in a
saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes or until the
carrots are soft.

2. Place all the ingredients (including habaneros) in a blender or food 
processor and
puree until smooth. Strain for a smoother sauce.

3. Pour in sterilized jars and process in your normal manner, or refrigerate.

Makes 7-8 8 oz. jars

This stuff is hot, but very flavorful. The carrots & lime bring out the 
citrus flavor of the habs. If you're not a heat freak, you can put just a 
couple peppers in & it's still a good sauce.

Cheers,

Rob
http://www.thelash.com