Charlene's Recipe

Fire water

Category: Dips, Sauces and Toppings

Once you have developed a taste for using fire water, take the next big step; make it in larger quantities-and substitute it in recipes calling for everyday water.

4-5 long red or green chili peppers
2 large cloves of garlic
1 sprig fresh oregano
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin seed
2 cup boiling water
dried red pepper flakes, optional

Wash and cut slits in chili peppers, no need to remove seeds. Peel and slice garlic.
Put oregano, bay leaf and cumin seed into a clean jar. Add chili peppers, garlic and salt; pour boiling water over. Cover and let stand overnight.
Strain out solids, pour fire water into a glass bottle, adding a few dried pepper flakes, if desired. Refrigerate between uses.
Drizzle fire water over cooled chicken or meat; sprinkle over cooked vegetables. Dip crusty bread into it. Add it to soups and stews.