In the Redwall universe, this is actually made from a red-colored root with a hot flavor (seen in Outcast of Redwall). I'm not sure such a plant exists in real life (if it does, let me know), so I've blended different peppers and spicy roots to make this spice.
cayenne pepper
black pepper
ground ginger
ground horseradish
paprika
Combine equal amounts of the spices.
I added the paprika to make it a more red color. Most paprika available is sweet and not very spicy, but there are spicy kinds available, so use that if you can find it.
To make hotroot essence, mix the powder with cold water to make a thick liquid, let it sit a few minutes, then add a small amount of vinegar.
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