Mostly, used in many Chinese, Mexican, Indian & Asian recipes, Red Chili Paste is very easy to make at home. So, instead of buying it out, make it at home and you would taste the difference! Here is how to make Red Chili Paste at home.
Red Chilli Paste is a food staple that no Asian home can do without. Because, Chili Paste is an ingredient that adds a fiery flavor to any dish and adds a layer of taste.
Made from dried chilies, sourced mainly from the choicest local farms of world, this paste does require a little preparation, but can be stored and used in any dish you so choose, from Chicken Hakka Noodles to many Thai and Chinese style preparations. .
What is Red Chilli Paste?
Red Chili Paste is a condiment made using dried red chillies. It is an integral part of most Asian style dishes and plays an important role in elevating the flavour of any dish.
It is readily available in the market these days but we are not sure about what goes inside the packaged bottle and so I always make sure make a big batch and keep using it.
It keeps well for months in refrigerator and is much economic to make at home.
How to use Homemade Red Chilli Paste?
I use this paste in all of my Asian style recipes. It gives a nice kick to them. Noodles, Soups, Stir Fry Veggies, Fried rice, I add this chili Paste in all these.
But other than that, you can also use it innovatively by adding it to greek yogurt and making a dip, adding in curries or even in marinades.
I also like to add some in my eggs for omelette.
This versatile chilli paste can be stored in a dry glass container, and refrigerated to be used at any time.
Which Chili to use to make Chili Paste?
To make homemade Chili paste, I generally use a mix of two type of chillies. One which are hot and one which gives a nice red color to this paste. In India, we get Kashmiri Red Chillies which are nice red in colour and bedgi chillies which are slightly hot.
I used a mix of these two chillies. You can use any chilli that is available in your part of the world.
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How to make Red Chili Paste Step by Step
Add the chilies in a bowl.
Heat water in a pan. Once the water comes to a boil, pour it over the chilies. Let the chilies soak in hot water for 25-30 minutes.
Drain the water. Blend the chilies to make a fine paste. Use little water if required.
Heat oil in a pan.
Once the oil is hot, add the chilli paste in the pan and saute for 3-4 minutes. Store the chilli paste in a clean jar for up to 15 days in a refrigerator. Use as and when needed.
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Red Chili Paste Recipe
Red Chilli Paste
Red Chilli Paste is used in many Indo Chinese & Asian recipes and it's very easy to make at home. Here is a very simple recipe to make Best Red Chilli Paste.
Ingredients
- 25-30 Kashmiri Dry Red Chillies You can use any mild chilli which gives nice colour.
- 25-30 Bedgi Dry Red Chilli You can use any mildly spicy chilli
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Instructions
Add the chilies in a bowl.
Heat water in a pan.
Once the water comes to a boil, pour it over the chilies.
Let the chilies soak in hot water for 25-30 minutes.
Drain the water.
Blend the chilies to make a fine paste.
Use little water if required.
Heat oil in a pan.
Once the oil is hot, add the chilli paste in the pan and saute for 3-4 minutes.
Store the chilli paste in a clean jar for up to 15 days in a refrigerator.
Use as and when needed.
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How many days is the shelf life of your recipe? Thank you 🙂
You can store in the refrigerator for up to a month.
I also make it but we are making it from another red chilly. It can remain 1 year.
Which Chilli do you use?
Absolutely beautiful
Thnx a lot.
Hi Neha. Can I use fresh chilli, instead of dried. What will be the shelf life then?
For this particular recipe, I would suggest using dried one because it can be stored for a longer time. With the fresh ones, you will have to finish it in 3-4 days.