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Pique Puertoriqueño

Pique is a spicy sauce made with vinegar, hot peppers, and garlic. It's often served with seafood dishes like ceviche or fried fish.
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Ingredients
  

  • 5-10 pcs hot peppers  the amount depends on the size of the jar and how spicy you'd like it.
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3-5 cloves garlic chopped or minced
  • Filtered water as needed to fill the bottle

Optional spices

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2-3 pcs cilantro leaves
  • 1 tsp Adobo instead of salt and other spices
  • 1-2 tbsp Healthy Rican Sofrito for extra flavor

Instructions
 

  • Start by wearing gloves to protect your hands while handling the hot peppers. Remove the stems from the peppers and finely chop them.
  • In a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the chopped peppers, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, and paprika.
  • Pour the vinegar and water into the jar, covering the pepper mixture completely.
  • Seal the jar tightly and give it a good shake to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Store the jar in a cool, dark place for at least a week to allow the flavors to meld together. Shake the jar occasionally to distribute the flavors.
  • After a week, strain the piqué through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solid particles, or you can leave it as is for a more textured sauce.
  • After a week, strain the piqué through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solid particles, or you can leave it as is for a more textured sauce.
  • Your Puerto Rican piqué is now ready to be used as a condiment or added to your favorite dishes.
  • Remember to adjust the amount of hot peppers according to your heat tolerance, and feel free to experiment with additional spices or ingredients to personalize your piqué.