Fermented Passion Fruit & Chile Hot Sauce Recipe (with Video)

Combining the Ingredients
1. Combine all of your ingredients in a fermentation vessel and ensure that all of the salt has been dissolved.
2. Consider mixing the water and salt separately, before adding in the other ingredients.
Fermentation Process
1. Cover and let sit at room temperature in a darker area without direct sunlight for 5-7 days.
2. During this period, check on the mixture once or twice every day by opening it up to release pressure build up and more easily detect the presence of bubbles (indicating fermentation is taking place).
3. If you notice a little bit of white mold buildup on the surface of the mixture, skim it away if possible. If there is a lot of it, you should probably start over.
Blending and Straining
1. After fermentation is complete, add everything into a blender or food processor and blend thoroughly.
2. Strain the mixture through a cheese cloth and add the strained contents back into the blender.
Finalizing the Mixture
1. Blend thoroughly and then slowly add in the vinegar and the olive oil.
2. Check the mixture with a pH strip, looking for a number under 3.4.
3. Add more vinegar to lower the number.