Red Chili Paste Recipe
Red Chili Paste is a condiment commonly used in Asian-style cooking. Make it at home using my easy recipe. It comes together using a few simple ingredients in just a few minutes, and can be refrigerated for up to 15 days or frozen for up to 6 months.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ounces dried red chili 50 g, I used Szechuan chili but you can use whichever you want. Remove the stalks.
- 3 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons oil
For Seasoned Red Chili Paste
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
Preparation
- Transfer the dried red chilies to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour boiling hot water over the chilies and let them soak for 25-30 minutes. Keep a heavy ladle or something heavy over the chilies to prevent them from floating on top of the water.
Blend The Chilies
- Drain the water and add the soaked chilies to a blender along with ¼ cup water.
- Blend until smooth. Scrape the sides of the blender a few times while blending.
- I use a high-speed blender to blend the chilies and the seeds also get blended well. But if your blender is not powerful enough, then try to remove as many seeds from the chilies before blending, or else a few seeds in the paste are also totally fine.
Make Plain Chilli Paste
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chili paste to the pan and saute for about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and let the paste cool completely. Transfer it to a clean jar with a tight lid and refrigerate for up to 15 days. Use as desired!
Make Chilli Paste With Seasonings
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add garlic and ginger, and saute for 30-40 seconds.
- Add the chili paste, salt, sugar, and white vinegar. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Cool and store.
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Notes
Be careful while handling the chilies. They can cause burns to your hands. Wear a glove while handling them if you have sensitive skin.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2140IU | Vitamin C: 323.3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2.3mg
