- 1/2 garlic clove, minced
- 2 fresh red Hawaiian or serrano chiles, halved and seeded
- 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1/3 cup plus 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- Blend garlic, chiles, ginger, a pinch of salt, 1/3 cup water, and vinegar in blender until smooth. Bring remaining 1 1/4 cups water to a boil. Then add chile mixture and bring to a boil. Cool completely. (Keeps, covered and chilled, 1 month.)