Hot Fermented Honey
Sweet, spicy, and packed with bold flavour, this Hot Fermented Honey is the perfect condiment to elevate your meals. With chillies, garlic, and onion infused into golden honey, this recipe creates a sweet-heat balance that’s delicious drizzled over pizza, roasted veggies, or even cheese boards. The short fermentation process brings out tangy depth while keeping the honey’s natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Lifestyle Food Honey
- ¾ cup chopped mixed chillies
- 5-8 garlic cloves
- 1 cup red onion (chopped)
Method:
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the chillies, garlic, and red onion into small pieces.
- Fill the Jar: Add the chillies, garlic, and onion to a clean glass jar.
- Add the Honey: Pour the honey over the mixture, ensuring all the ingredients are fully submerged.
- Ferment: Seal the jar loosely (to allow gases to escape) and leave at room temperature for 2-3 days. Stir or gently shake the jar daily to help everything infuse.
- Enjoy: Use the hot fermented honey as a drizzle over savoury or sweet dishes for a kick of flavour.
Why You’ll Love It
This Hot Fermented Honey is an easy way to add complexity to your meals. The fermentation mellows the garlic and onion while enhancing the heat of the chillies, creating a sweet, spicy, and tangy condiment. It’s perfect for drizzling over pizza, roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or even breakfast toast!
