Combine the sugar, Aji Panca paste, chipotle peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, jalapeno powder, red pepper flakes, and dried chilies in a medium saucepan.

Mix everything well to ensure an even blend of flavors.

Heat the mixture over medium heat.

Stir continuously until it comes to a boil.

This helps to dissolve the sugar and integrate all the spices.

Step 3:

Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Simmering allows the ingredients to meld into a rich, spicy sauce.

Once cooked, remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool completely.

Cooling ensures that the sauce reaches the perfect consistency before the next step.

Strain the cooled sauce through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove seeds and lumps.

This step creates a smoother sauce, suitable for drizzling.