Monday, January 12, 2015

    Puerto Rican Pique from The Hispanic Food Network

    01/12/2015
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    • Times
    • Total:3 Day
    • Preparation:15 Min
    • Servings1 liter
    FROM ONE OF MY FAVORITE BLOGS QUE RICA VIDA

    If you love spicy food, then this recipe is just for you. In Puerto Rico, it's very common to see street vendors selling fresh produce and bottles of pique (Puerto Rican hot sauce) hung from a string. It's a beautiful, vivid sight and one of my favorite parts of our long Sunday strolls.The secret of the spicy pique is the amount of ají caballero (Puerto Rican chili pepper) you decide to add. To make it really spicy, make sure to mash them before you put them in the bottle.

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    Ingredients
    • 12 oz. white vinegar
    • 1 cup of distilled water
    • 1 cup ajíes caballeros (Puerto Rican hot peppers)
    • 4 cloves of garlic, peeled
    • 2 bay leaves large or 4 small
    • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
    • 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple, optional
    • Salt to taste
    Instructions
    • Pour the vinegar into the glass bottle, along with all other ingredients, cover and let it ferment for several days in a cool place. Add it to your favorite foods in small amounts.


    • You can use habanero peppers, jalapenos or your preferred pepper.
    • You can use apple vinegar instead of white vinegar.

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