Salsa Mayakut Habanero

El Yucateco

Now we’re getting into more serious territory. Mayakut takes habanero in a darker direction, with charred chillies bringing a smoky edge alongside tomato and spices. The result has considerably more character than simply shouting HOT at your dinner. This is a sauce for tacos, burritos, grilled meats and anything hearty enough to stand up to a proper dose of chilli. Try it stirred through a stew or soup when the weather is miserable and your food needs rescuing from the depths of culinary despair. The heat has some weight behind it, so begin with a modest amount. You can always add more. You cannot un-eat it.