Honey-Chile Sauce recipe for P90x Phase I
- Carbohydrate 6.57463804726512 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.999962125650668 g
- Fiber 0.199290816736666 g
- Protein 0.348849767708273 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0852636966143164 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (36g)
- Sodium 99.3596464166665 mg
- Sugar 6.37534723052845 g
- Trans Fat 0.0868139505207631 g
- Calories 34 calories
Step-by-step
- Coat a saute pan with cooking spray and place on medium-high heat. Add chopped shallots and saute until tender.
- Add the honey and vinegar to the pan. Quickly stir in the chile powder, cumin, and broth. Bring to a boil and reduce by half.
- Transfer sauce to the blender or food processor and blend at high speed until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro. Garnish dish with toasted pecans.
Balancing high sugar content without scorching requires careful heat management when producing reductions. Honey burns easily if subjected to direct, unmonitored high heat, destroying delicate aromatics. Sherry vinegar provides necessary acid to cut the sweetness, while low-sodium chicken broth adds savory depth without raising sodium levels.
The Reduction Technique
Saute the shallots over medium-high heat until they turn translucent, ensuring no raw pungency remains in the finished condiment. Introduce the honey and vinegar, then immediately incorporate the pasilla chile powder, ground cumin, and broth to lower the temperature of the pan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and reduce the volume by exactly half. This concentration step transforms the watery broth into a coating consistency. Pour the hot liquid into a blender and process on high speed until completely emulsified, which incorporates air and creates a glossy sheen. Finish by stirring in fresh cilantro off the heat.
- If the sauce tastes overly acidic, simmer for an additional two minutes to soften the sharp vinegar bite.
- Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat rather than the microwave to prevent the honey sugars from separating.
