🔥 How to reduce the heat of a sauce that is too strong.

Dilute with neutral base

• Add tomato puree , sweet roasted peppers , or even blended boiled carrots – they lower the capsaicin concentration and add sweetness.

• For white sauces: sour cream , yogurt , or coconut milk can balance the spiciness.

Sweeten it a little

• A dash of honey , brown sugar , or even pepper/fruit jam tempers the spicy taste.

• Warning: don't overdo it, or the sauce will become too sweet.

Add fat

• Capsaicin (the substance that gives it its heat) binds to fats.

• You can add olive oil , butter , or even peanut butter depending on the type of sauce.

Use vinegar or citrus

• Apple cider vinegar, lemon or lime juice bring acidity that "cuts" the burning sensation.

Turn it into another sauce

• If you have too much, you can "recycle" it as a base for a marinade , a yogurt dip , or to season a ketchup/mayonnaise .