Classic South African Sweet Chilli Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 red chillies, roughly chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 250 ml water
• 200 g white sugar
• 125 ml white vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method

1. Blend the chillies, garlic and 250 ml water until finely chopped.
2. Pour into a saucepan and add the sugar, vinegar and salt.
3. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Mix the cornflour with the cold water.
5. Stir into the sauce and simmer until glossy and slightly thickened.
6. Cool and refrigerate in a clean bottle.