Chili Paste with Garlic
Get ready to add bold, aromatic heat to your dishes with this homemade Chili Paste with Garlic recipe! Bursting with fiery dried red chilies and fragrant garlic cloves, this versatile condiment is a must-have for spice lovers. The paste is expertly balanced with a touch of tangy white vinegar, a hint of sweetness from sugar, and a whisper of salt for that perfect umami kick. Cooked in neutral oil until the flavors deepen and the oil separates, this chili paste becomes irresistibly rich and vibrant. Whether you're looking to elevate stir-fries, marinades, noodles, or dips, this quick and easy spread packs a powerful punch of flavor in just 25 minutes. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks, making it the perfect make-ahead addition to your kitchen essentials.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces dried red chilies
- 6 pieces garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Remove the stems from the dried red chilies and shake out as many seeds as possible.
Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 10 minutes until softened, then drain.
Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.
In a blender, combine the soaked chilies, garlic cloves, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons of water. Blend until a smooth paste forms, adding more water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
Heat the neutral cooking oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chili paste to the saucepan and stir well. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oil begins to separate from the paste and the paste darkens slightly.
Taste the paste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more salt or sugar as desired).
Remove the pan from heat and let the chili paste cool completely.
Transfer the chili paste to a sterilized glass jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 723 mg | 15% | |
*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.
