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 like always, make it at home and you would taste the difference! Here is how to make an authentic Red Chili Paste | Asian Chili Paste.
Red Chili Paste| Red Chili Paste recipe
Gochujang or 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.
Made from fresh 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 Murgh Shahjahani to Chatpati Dal Masoor to many Thai and Chinese style preparations. .
What is Red Chilli Paste?
Also called Lal Mirchi Paste, this Homemade Chilli Paste is a good alternative to red chilli powder, since it can be stored and used even when chilis are not available all the year round. For making this hot sauce like paste, generally, we use bright red, shiny, unwrinkled and crisp Red pepper, hot peppers, red chillies, chill pepper since they greatly affect the taste of the chilli paste.
How to use Homemade Red Chilli Paste?
Quick to make in a food processor, mostly, this paste is used as an ingredient in Indian gravies and curries. Furthermore, you can also serve it as a dip, spread or topping on sandwiches, as well as a base for pizzas. Yet, you can also relish it as it is, accompanied by rotis, garlic knots or naans, for breakfast or dinner. To sum it all up:
- As a sandwich or a pizza sauce.
- You may also use it as a dip.
- As a marinade with cottage cheese or tofu or chicken.
- Moreover, you can even reinvent eggs, omelletes by throwing in this paste.
This versatile chilli paste can be stored in a dry glass container, and refrigerated to be used at any time. It’s a handy ingredient that can even become a life-saver when hunger strikes. Here is how to make Red Chilli Paste.
Step By Step Red Chili Paste Recipe
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.
Red Chilli Paste Video Recipe
Red Chili Paste
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.