Hot Sauce: Siling Labuyo

Siling labuyo hot sauce is a fiery Filipino condiment made from the ( Capsicum frutescens ), a tiny but potent pepper native to the Philippines. Often called "wild chili," this pepper ranks between 80,000 and 100,000 Scoville Heat Units , making it significantly hotter than many common bird's eye varieties. Flavor Profile & Varieties

Pour into sterilized glass jars. The flavor typically improves after resting in the fridge overnight. Cooking & Pairing Guide

Siling labuyo sauce is a versatile "sawsawan" (dipping sauce) but also a key ingredient in many traditional dishes: siling labuyo hot sauce

Often added to Sisig or served as a dip for grilled meats like Litsong Baka .

Wear gloves when handling these tiny peppers; their oils are extremely persistent. Authentic Bicol Express Siling labuyo hot sauce is a fiery Filipino

Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then blend until smooth or into tiny bits for a chunkier texture.

For a "flavor-bomb" sauce, ferment the peppers in a 2.5% salt brine for 2–4 weeks before blending. The flavor typically improves after resting in the

Return to the pot and simmer until it reaches your desired thickness.