Caribbean Heat Papaya Sauce

Name: Caribbean Heat Papaya Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups ripe papaya (cubed, seeds removed); 1 habanero pepper (optional; seeded and diced); ⅓ cup shallot (diced); 1 garlic clove (roughly chopped); 2 tsp ginger (peeled, roughly chopped); ½ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed ); 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional; or date paste, link in the chef’s notes); ¼ tsp smoked paprika; ⅛ tsp ground clove; ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg; ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch salt (optional)

Rosie Mackay MS, CNS, LDN

1 year ago

Yields24 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins

Ingredients

2 ½ cups ripe papaya (cubed, seeds removed)

1 habanero pepper (optional; seeded and diced)

⅓ cup shallot (diced)

1 garlic clove (roughly chopped)

2 tsp ginger (peeled, roughly chopped)

½ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed )

1 tbsp maple syrup (optional; or date paste, link in the chef’s notes)

¼ tsp smoked paprika

⅛ tsp ground clove

⅛ tsp ground nutmeg

⅛ tsp ground cinnamon

1 pinch salt (optional)

Directions

Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and set to medium-low heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and continually stir for 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the papaya turns a deep orange.

Remove from the heat and bottle in a mason or canning jar.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
In place of papaya use mango, guava, peaches, or nectarines.

In place of shallots use red onion.

In place of lime use lemon juice or your favorite vinegar of choice.

Whole Food Sweetener
Substitute maple syrup with date paste.

How to use this sauce
Use as a condiment on top of tacos, burritos or any dish you’d like a spicy kick.

Use as a glaze with seared tofu or tempeh.

Add to veggie and legume-based stir-fry for a tropical twist.

Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.