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    Haitian Food » Ti Malice – Homemade Haitian Hot Sauce Recipe

    Ti Malice – Homemade Haitian Hot Sauce Recipe

    Posted On October 23, 2019 By Mirlene Last updated May 21, 2020 18 Comments

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    Ti Malice Hot Sauce in a bottle

    Say goodbye to store–bought hot sauce and HELLO to this Homemade Haitian Hot Sauce (Ti Malice) recipe! Made with only 10 ingredients and is the homemade hot sauce you’ll need to enhance the flavors of any dish. 

    • Ti Malice sauce in a bottle

    Brace yourself. This Ti-Malice (Sos Ti-Malice) hot sauce is EPIC. It is delicious with meat and fish,but brings tears to your eyes at dinner for all the right reasons. 

    This 10-ingredient hot sauce is super easy to make right in your own kitchen. You can control the amount of sodium, the intensity of the heat, and the flavor!

    Ti –Malice Background

    Ti-Malice is common in Haiti. It brings out the flavor in meat and fish dishes; it also compliments vegetables. This sauce not only pairs well with meat, it also has an interesting story. 

    Like most Caribbean nation, Haitians are also known for seasoning food well. Our spices vary from subtle to hot and burning hot as this Ti-Malice sauce proves. This version is one I grew up with and still make to this day. 

    Just like many places in the world, a great meal or sauce typically include a unique story. Various versions of course are told, but the basis of the story always remain the same. 

    • Hot sauce in a bowl with white and gold spoon and peppers

    The story behind the Sos Ti- Malice is exceptional and quite brilliant. Imagine doing your best to keep your friend from taking your food, but in reality your actions actually draw him/her even closer to you and urges him/her to even brag about you 🙂

    The story with the Sauce Ti Malice includes two best friends- Ti-Malice and Bouki. Well, legend has it, Bouki is always after Ti-Malice’s food. Bouki would often go to Ti-Malice house at the “right” time – for lunch or dinner time. 

    One day as Boukie arrives at Ti-Malice’s house, Ti-Malice prepared a special sauce and poured it over the food. Well, instead of Boukie detesting the food, HE LOVED IT! Bouki was SO delighted his friend prepared this SPECIAL sauce just for him so he could enjoy the meal. 

    He screamed and shouted with joy! He circled around the neighborhood and surrounding area telling everyone he could find about this special sauce his friend made just for him. 

    Since then, the name of the sauce has been Ti-Malice and still is to this day. 

    My Ti-Malice Ingredients

    • Haitian Hot Sauce in a bowl

    While the sauce taste great, I encourage you to use extreme caution when preparing the sauce. Gloves are highly recommended as the peppers are extremely hot, and if you rub your eyes it may burn. So, the ingredients you’ll need are as follow:

    • Hot peppers –Scotch Bonnet peppersare used. However, if you are unable to find it, habanero peppers will work as well. 
    • Large onion – Where there’s spice, there’s onions. 
    • Shallots – Often use in this recipe. 
    • Garlic cloves – Garlic works well with peppers and onions. 
    • Lime juice and Apple Cider Vinegar – provides acidity 
    • Oil – We will need this to cook the onions. 
    • Tomato paste – Help to provide the red color. Some families do not use tomato paste when making this sauce. Therefore, it is optional. 
    • Water – Help to dilute the sauce. 
    • Salt and pepper to taste – great for seasoning. 

    How to make Haitian Creole Hot Sauce 

    This popular condiment is special in many homes. Haitians take pride in making this sauce as it originated in Haiti. This is not the typical sauce that usually including simply blending the ingredients without cooking it first. 

    To make this sauce. You’ll need to chop the ingredients. Marinate the onions and shallots in vinegar and lime juice for at least 1 to 2 hours. 

    • Chopped habanero peppers

    • Onions and shallots soaking in apple cider

    Using a small saucepan, heat the oil and transfer the marinated onions and shallots to the pan (with the liquid). Bring to a boil over medium low heat. This process should take about 5 -7 minutes.

    Add the peppers, garlic, tomato paste, water, salt and pepper. Stir. Lower the heat to low. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes. 

    • Hot peppers, onions, shallots, tomato paste in sauce pan to boil

    • Sos Ti Malice in saucepan

    Let cool. You can leave the sauce as is and transfer it to an air tight container. Or, you can use my preferred method, which is to blend it. 

    If blending, allow the sauce to cool, then transfer to a high-quality blender such as this one or this one, or a food processor such as this one. Blend or process until smooth.  Transfer to your desired bottles or airtight container like this one and refrigerate.  

    • Blended Haitian hot sauce

    How long can Ti-Malice sauce last? 

    Like our Pikliz (Haitian spicy coleslaw), Sos Ti-Malice can last a few months as well. Remember, acid is included in the sauce which help to preserve the sauce. 

    You may also opt into canning the sauce as well. My friend, Sara from Sustainable Cooks, has these great tips on canning supplies.

    Ti-Malice Sauce Serving Suggestions

    • Chicken or poultry is always great with this sauce. Especially when prepared in stew form.
    • Haitian tasso – The sauce will bring out the flavor of any red meat, like my slow cooker chuck roast recipe. 
    • Poulet En Sauce– This chicken stew is perfect for this hot sauce as it can be incorporated when preparing the chicken. 

    Top tips for Sauce Ti-Malice

    1. Best to wear gloves when chopping the ingredients as the peppers are extremely hot and spicy. 
    2. Create Depth of flavor by adjusting the salt and pepper level. 
    3. Make a large batch by doubling the ingredients. This is a perfect gift for friends during the holidays or special occasions. 
    4. Use proper canning supplies to can the sauce. 
    • Sos Ti Malice in a bottle

    If you loved making this Haitian hot sauce recipe…

    You’ll love this Haitian spicy coleslaw (Pikliz) condiment and this Haitian Seasoning Base (Epis), as it is great as a seasoning or dip.

    I would love to know if you made this Ti Malice Hot Sauce. Tag me on Instagram or Facebook and please give it a star rating below!

    Ti Malice sauce in a bottle

    Ti Malice – Homemade Haitian Hot Sauce

    Savory Thoughts
    Easy homemade 10 ingredient Ti Malice Hot sauce. This Haitian hot sauce pairs well with poultry, fish, and red meat. A great sauce to help enhance the flavors of any dish.
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Condiments, Sauce
    Cuisine Caribbean, Haitian
    Servings 12 People
    Calories 44 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 Habanero Peppers Chopped; Scotch bonnet peppers are fine as well.
    • 1 Large onion Chopped
    • 2 Shallots Chopped
    • 3 Garlic cloves Chopped
    • Juice from 1 lime
    • ⅓ Cup Oil Olive oil or vegetable oil
    • 2 Tbsp. Tomato paste
    • 1 Cup Water
    • Salt and pepper to taste Or ½ teaspoon black pepper and 1 tsp. kosher salt
    • 1 Cup Apple cider vinegar

    Instructions
     

    • Marinate onions and shallots in vinegar and lime juice for 1-2 hours in a saucepan.
    • Bring to a boil over medium low heat. This process should take about 5 -7 minutes.
    • Add the peppers, garlic, tomato paste, water, oil, salt and pepper. Stir. Lower the heat to low. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes. 
    • Let cool. You can leave the sauce as is and transfer it to an airtight container or use the preferred method of blending the ingredients.
    • When blending, allow the sauce to cool, then transfer to a high-quality blender. Blend until smooth.
    • Transfer to your desired bottles or airtight container and refrigerate.  

    Notes

    This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full policy disclosure. 
    Top tips for Sauce Ti-Malice
    1. Best to wear gloves when chopping the ingredients as the peppers are extremely hot and spicy.
    2. You can sauté the onions and shallots first instead of letting it marinate for 1 hour. However, the flavors will develop more if you marinate the onions and shallots first. Create Depth of flavor by adjusting the salt and pepper
    3. Make a large batch by doubling the ingredients. This is a perfect gift for friends during the holidays or special occasions.
    4. Use proper canning supplies to can the sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 78mgPotassium: 31mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jay

      May 16, 2020 at 12:58 am

      Hi I’m currently making this and I’m stuck on how much tomato sauce to add. Please Help!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        May 16, 2020 at 3:47 am

        Hi Jay,
        Thank you. I have updated the recipe. 2 Tbsp. Would love to know how it turned out for you.

        Reply
    2. Rhonda

      January 13, 2020 at 4:30 am

      5 stars
      Sounds delicious!

      Reply
    3. Ramona's Cuisine

      October 28, 2019 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love hot food and I can eat very spicy but somehow I was always weary of the scotch bonnet peppers as I heard they are super super hot. I really need to dare and make this delicious sauce. Thank you for sharing this I cannot wait to make it now 😉

      Reply
    4. Jenni LeBaron

      October 28, 2019 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      So glad I came across this recipe! I have a stack of habanero peppers waiting to be used in something and I think this hot sauce is exactly the ticket!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        November 04, 2019 at 4:35 am

        Good! I hope you enjoy it 🙂

        Reply
    5. Alexis

      October 27, 2019 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      Oh goodness, my husband will absolutely love this sauce. He spices all of his food up way beyond the rest of us enjoy. I’m going to surprise him with this sauce.

      Reply
    6. Emily

      October 26, 2019 at 4:46 am

      5 stars
      Homemade hot sauce is so much better than store purchased! Love all the flavors in this recipe!

      Reply
    7. Erika

      October 25, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      I love spicy food! I make anything spicy if I can. This hot sauce looks great! Need to try for sure.

      Reply
    8. Stine Mari

      October 25, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      I need to try this recipe really soon, it looks so good. Love the balance of acidity, heat and sweetness. Absolutely wonderful.

      Reply
    9. Jacqui Debono

      October 25, 2019 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      We get through so much hot sauce – even one of my 5-year-olds likes a little splash of hot sauce on his eggs and meat! I had never considered making my own, but this would be perfect for us!

      Reply
    10. Jere Cassidy

      October 25, 2019 at 1:01 am

      5 stars
      Ooh Scotch Bonnet pepper, they are hot but sure make a dish tasty. What a great story about this sauce, I love hearing all the food traditions and how they came about. Your sauce looks beautiful with all the colors and flavor.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        November 04, 2019 at 4:36 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    11. Kacie

      October 24, 2019 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      I love spicy sauces and I bet I would absolutely adore this one. For me, the spicier the better!

      Reply
    12. Colleen

      October 23, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      We are hot sauce addicts in our house, and love to try different ones from different countries. This is one we haven’t tried, so I need to make it asap! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        October 24, 2019 at 12:03 am

        Great! I hope you like it!

        Reply
    13. April

      October 23, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      It sounds great. My husband loves spicy sauce. I’ll have to make this for him!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        October 24, 2019 at 12:03 am

        I hope he enjoys it!

        Reply

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