How to make Pepper Sauce

If you have ever had a pepper steak or pepper chicken in a restaurant and wanted to make the sauce at home, then look no further. Here is a simple recipe to make this delicious sauce to slather over your braai steaks or chicken.

INGREDIENTS

• Butter (3 tablespoons)
• White onion (1 medium)
• Garlic cloves (3 cloves)
• Black peppercorn (4 tablespoons)
• Bay leaf (1 leaf)
• Heavy cream (1 and half heavy cream)
• Lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
• Salt (to taste)

METHOD

• Melt the butter in a frying pan then add the onion and saute until soft.
• Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds before adding the pepper and herbs.
• Gently toast the pepper until fragrant then pour in the cream.
• Season with lemon juice and salt and allow to simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened to your preference. 
• Serve.