1 lb red chile
5 1/2 ounces garlic, peeled and chopped
5 1/2 ounces tender young ginger, peeled and chopped
2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced (white part only)
6 fluid ounces vinegar
8 ounces sugar
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon lime zest, chopped
1 Blend the chillies, garlic, ginger and lemon grass in a food processor or mortar and pestle.
2 While processing gradually add the vinegar.
3 Place the pureed mixture into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
4 Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
5 Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
6 Add the salt and lime zest.
7 Remove from the heat, cool and bottle in sterilised jars.