Chili Paste
Spice up your culinary creations with this bold and versatile homemade chili paste! Made with aromatic garlic, shallots, and fiery dried red chilies, this recipe delivers an irresistible balance of heat, tang, and depth, thanks to the addition of vinegar, sugar, and a touch of optional paprika for vibrant color. Perfectly sautéed in vegetable oil, this paste achieves a rich and concentrated flavor profile, making it an essential condiment for marinades, stir-fries, soups, or dipping sauces. Ready in just 25 minutes, this chili paste is easy to prepare, store, and customize to your preferred level of heat. Whether you need a quick burst of spice or a base for intricate dishes, this homemade chili paste promises to elevate your cooking while adding the perfect kick!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Dried red chilies
- 6 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 medium Shallots
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (optional, for color)
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Remove the stems from the dried red chilies. If you prefer a milder paste, cut the chilies open and remove the seeds.
Place the chilies in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for 10 minutes until softened.
Peel the garlic cloves and shallots. Roughly chop the shallots for easier blending.
Drain the softened chilies and add them to a blender or food processor. Add the garlic cloves, shallots, vinegar, salt, sugar, and paprika (if using).
Add 2 tablespoons of water to help the blending process, then blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add the blended chili mixture.
Cook the mixture for 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until the paste thickens and the oil begins to separate from the mixture. This step enhances flavor and preserves the paste.
Let the chili paste cool completely before transferring it to a sterilized jar or container.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.8 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2387 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 787 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
