6 - 8 red chillies, (with seeds, sliced)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
120 ml double cream
1 tbsp tomato purée (optional)
Salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar or honey
1. Add olive oil into a pan over medium heat.
2. Add in the red chillies with seeds and minced garlic into the pan. Braai for 2 - 3 minutes.
3. Mix in the tomato purée and cook for about 1 minute.
4. Bring the heat down to low and gently pour in the cream. Stir continuously until sauce thickens slightly (about 3 - 5 minutes).
5. Mix in the salt, sugar, and lemon juice to brighten the flavour. Enjoy!
Serve warm at your next plankie braai as a bold dipping sauce for steak slices.
For a smoother consistency, allow the mixture to cool down before blending to a smooth texture.
Add a pinch of smoked paprika or a splash of soy sauce can to enhance a savoury flavour.