but tomato sauce can be used for myriad other dishes - think shakshuka, pizza, chilli con carne, soup and more. That is why, despite homemade being best, it’s handy to have a jar or two of the ...

You may think chilli sauce and hot sauce are one and the same ... when paired with East Asian dishes (no surprise there). A jar that should live in everyone’s kitchen cupboard.

Pour the sauce into a clean saucepan and cook for 5–7 minutes over a medium-high heat until it has reduced and thickened slightly. Funnel into a sterilised glass bottle or jar and seal.

Buy fresh chilli paste from Asian stores. It should have a vibrant red colour, which will become darker and ‘muddier’ upon keeping. It should not be confused with the more commercially ...

The amount of jarred chilli sauce you use depends on your heat tolerance, as well as the brand. Check the ingredients list: avoid the ones with soybeans or black beans (which are chilli bean ...

Famous Sweet Chilli SauceI first created this lovely thick sauce at The Sugar Club in London ... then take off the heat and pour into a clean heat-proof jar or bowl.