prep
5 minutes
difficulty
Easy
preparation
5
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- 1 scotch bonnet (see Note) or other fiery chilli
- 300 ml white rum
Steeping time 1 week
Instructions
Steep the chilli in the rum for about a week before using. It will get stronger with time; if it’s too hot, dilute with more rum.
Note
• Scotch bonnet chillies, available from selected greengrocers, are very hot; wear latex gloves when handling.
Photography by Alan Benson.
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
