Type | Condiment |
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Place of origin | United States |
Region or state | Hawaii |
Main ingredients | Red chili peppers |
Ingredients generally used | Salt, water |
Chili pepper water is a condiment [1] that is very popular in Hawaii and in its most basic form is prepared from red chili peppers, salt, and water.
Chili pepper water is historically a homemade concoction used in household kitchens and restaurants. Traditionally the Hawaiian chili pepper ( Hawaiian: nioi) is used, but others may be substituted. [2]