Caribbean Heat Papaya Sauce

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Summary

While the name may sound intimidating, this sweet and fruity sauce has a mild hint of spice and plenty of tropical flavors to jazz up many savory dishes. Try it as a hot sauce on top of tacos, burritos, and even pizza, or as a sweet and sticky glaze in your next veggie and tofu stir-fry!

Yields24 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins

Ingredients

 2 ½ cups ripe papaya (cubed, seeds removed)
 1 habanero pepper (optional; seeded and diced)
  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
  tsp ground clove
  tsp ground nutmeg
  tsp ground cinnamon
 1 pinch salt (optional)

Directions

1

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

2

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.

3

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.

Ingredients

 2 ½ cups ripe papaya (cubed, seeds removed)
 1 habanero pepper (optional; seeded and diced)
  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
  tsp ground clove
  tsp ground nutmeg
  tsp ground cinnamon
 1 pinch salt (optional)

Directions

1

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

2

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.

3

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

Caribbean Heat Papaya Sauce