Recipes With Red Chili Paste

Made from dried red chilies, with or without garlic and seasonings, you can indeed adapt as per the heat preference. So, note down the recipe now and make it at home, this is much better than the store-bought

For the love of the spicy food and intense flavour, this red chilli paste should be a must have in every pantry. What a beautiful blend of taste and colour it adds to the any dish.

Chili garlic paste is a staple spice blend, that is seen in most of the Asian abodes. Be it aChinese, Korean, Indonesian, Malaysian or spicyThai preparations, chilli paste makes an integral part to the dish.

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Wouldn't it be great to make your own chili paste at home, which will be economic too? Of course, it will be 🙂

However, paste made from the fresh red chilies won't last longer and you may have to finish it in 5-6 days. Whereas, paste made from dried red chilli stays for longer, gives intense flavour and colour.

Chili Paste is a spicy, fiery red condiment made using fresh or dried red chilies. Unlike chili sauce, it is dense in texture with intense taste and colour.

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It stays really well for a month under refrigeration and for 5-6 months in freezer. Be sure to store it in a clean air tight container for longer shelf life.

Either store it in one single container in refrigerator or alternatively freeze it in an ice tray in portions for individual use.

By modifying the types of regional chilies based on their hotness, you can go on ahead in making cuisines from any part of the world.

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For example, Ancho Chile or/and Guajillo variety are used to make Mexican Chili paste. So, paste can be either a combination of different types or just one type of dried chilies.

We Indians use various combinations of regional chilies to make the paste. Like here, I have used only Kashmiri chilies to make plain chili paste for curries, tikkas and marinades for kababs or roasts.

Then, pour the hot oil over chilli paste and mix well. Finally, transfer in a clean air tight jar or container and refrigerate.

Asian Red Chili Paste Recipe (plain + With Seasoning) + Video

Chili Paste is an essential condiment made from dried red chilies, used in most Indo Chinese, Indian, Mexican and Asian recipes. This recipe is so easy to make and thousand times better than the store-bought.

Calories: 167 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 8 g | Sodium: 99 mg | Potassium: 783 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 13 g | Vitamin A: 2285 IU | Vitamin C: 345.7 mg | Calcium: 38 mg | Iron: 2.5 mgHomemade Asian Red Chili Paste is much more economical and tastier than store-bought ones. Make it using simple ingredients in just a few minutes and refrigerate for up to 15 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

I am sharing the recipe for making simple red chili paste and chili paste with seasoning. Choose the one that you like better.

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Here are a few more homemade paste recipes useful for everyday cooking – Ginger Paste, Tahini Paste, Golden Paste, and Thai Green Curry Paste.

Asian Red Chili Paste is a condiment made using dried red chilies. This spicy, red, and fiery paste is used a lot in Asian recipes and is a must-have ingredient in my pantry.

Whether Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese, or Korean cuisine, this simple paste is integral to the recipes. It gives a spicy kick and a depth of flavor to any dish it is added to and elevates its flavor to the next level.

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Although it is very easily available in the market, making it at home is always a good idea. Homemade chilli paste is made using high-quality ingredients; it is free of any preservatives and artificial colors and is much more economical than the store-bought tub.

There are some other varieties of chili pastes used in Asian cooking. One is Malaysian Sambal Oelek and the other is Korean Gochujang. You can check the recipe to make Sambal Oelek here and Gochujang here.

Chilies – You can use any Asian dried red chilies to make this paste. I used dried Szechuan chilies, which I ordered from Amazon.

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Use Ancho, Guajillo, or Arbol Chilies to give this paste a Mexican twist. They are slightly smoky and add a beautiful depth to the paste.

The hotness of this paste depends on the quality of chilies used. Use hot chilies to make a hot paste and mild ones for a milder taste. Its color also depends on the variety of chili used.

You can also use a mix of chilies. I sometimes make it with a combination of Kashmiri and Bydegi chilies. Kashmiri chilies give this paste a lovely color, and the Bydegi chilies give it heat.

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Others – You can flavor the chilli paste a little more by adding garlic cloves, shallots, ginger, white vinegar, salt, sugar, ground cumin, black pepper, ground cayenne pepper, or even smoked paprika.

You can also add ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum to the recipe to stabilize the paste’s texture. Xanthan gum is easily available in supermarkets and is a natural ingredient with no side effects.

Pour 3 cups of boiling 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.

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Note – I use a high-speed blender to blend the chilies. The seeds also get blended well in it. But if your blender is not powerful enough, try to remove as many seeds from the chilies before blending, or a few seeds in the paste are also fine.

Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chilli paste to the pan and saute for 3-4 minutes.

Remove the pan from heat and let the paste cool completely. Transfer it to a clean jar, secure it with a tight lid, and refrigerate for up to 15 days. Use as desired!

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Once the oil is hot, add 2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic and 2 teaspoon finely chopped ginger, and saute for 30-40 seconds.

Yes, cooking it in oil is very important as it increases its shelf life. If you add onion, garlic, ginger, etc, cooking it will add more taste and ensure that nothing added to the paste is raw.

Yes, you can make it using fresh red chilies, but it won’t last long. You will have to finish it within 5 to 6 days. The color and flavor will also not be intense when made using fresh chilies.

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You can mix it with Greek yogurt and serve it as a dip or as a marinade for vegetables, meats, or seafood recipes.

You can freeze the paste in an ice cube tray and then transfer the cubes to a ziplock bag. This way, you can thaw only the amount you want to use. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and it will be ready to use.

Homemade Asian Red Chili Paste is much more economical and tastier than the store-bought one. Make it using simple ingredients in just a few minutes and refrigerate for up to 15 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

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Be careful while handling the chilies. They can cause burns to your hands. Wear a glove while handling them if you have sensitive skin.

Calories: 113 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 20 mg | Potassium: 724 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 2140 IU | Vitamin C: 323.3 mg | Calcium: 31 mg | Iron: 2.3 mgSpicy food lovers, have you ever considered making your own chili paste at home? It’s a simple process that allows you to customize it according to your liking and will act as an incredible flavor booster for a wide variety of dishes!

Chili paste is a spicy condiment that is widely used in Asian cuisine. It is typically made with red chilies and other aromatics such as garlic, shallots, lemongrass, etc.

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It’s one of the staple ingredients in my pantry, and whether I’m making Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, or Korean cuisine, this simple paste adds a spicy kick and depth of flavor that take any dish to the next level.

Chili paste and chili sauce are condiments that both contain chili peppers, but while chili paste is thick and spreadable, chili sauce has a smoother and less dense texture. In addition, compared to chili sauce, chili paste has a stronger flavor and deeper color. The spiciness of the paste and sauce is determined by the types of chili peppers used.

The texture of chili paste is typically dense and easy to spread, while sriracha sauce tends to have a more fluid consistency that allows for effortless pouring. Besides, sriracha has a sweet, tangy, and garlicky taste, whereas chili paste’s flavor is more focused on the distinct taste of chili.

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Chili paste is a versatile ingredient that can elevate any dish. So, don’t limit it to just Asian recipes. It pairs beautifully with many dishes. Here are some mouthwatering options to