CHILE GARLIC PASTE
If you're looking for more heat without the characteristic smokiness of the chipotle, just add a few ordinary dried red chiles. For Mexican-style chile paste, add a bit of cumin, and some oregano or epazote. With good curry powder or garam masala you'd produce the kind of paste you see in northern India. You can make a blend similar to harissa, the classic paste from North Africa, by adding coriander and cumin. If you use fresh herbs or aromatics (including garlic), refrigerate the finished paste and use it within a day or so for maximum freshness and oomph. If all your seasonings are dried, the paste will last a couple of weeks at least. Remember this, though: Chiles can burn. If you have rubber gloves, use them. If not, every time you touch a chile, wash your hands with warm soapy water several times and be careful not to touch your eyes. The heat belongs on the table.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, condiments, project
Time 45m
Yield About 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put chiles in a bowl and cover with boiling water and a small plate to keep them submerged. Soak for about 30 minutes, or until soft. Reserve a bit of the soaking water. Clean each chile: remove stem, then pull or slit open; do this over sink, as they will contain a lot of water. Scrape out seeds, retaining some if you want a hotter paste.
- Put chiles, any seeds you might be using, the oil, a large pinch of salt and the garlic, if you are using it, in a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth, adding a spoonful of soaking water at a time, until consistency is a thick paste.
- Use immediately or cool, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to two days. Just before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 675 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Mm Rana
[email protected]I've been using this chile garlic paste for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of heat and flavor.
Jesse Wolf
[email protected]I love the spicy flavor of this chile garlic paste. It's the perfect addition to my favorite stir-fry recipes.
Bendy Mendy
[email protected]This chile garlic paste is a great way to add a little extra flavor to your favorite dishes. It's easy to make and it keeps well in the refrigerator.
Tariq Lurka
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this chile garlic paste is the perfect balance of heat and flavor. I love using it in my stir-fries and noodle dishes.
Raymona Walker
[email protected]This chile garlic paste is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I've been using it in all my favorite recipes.
Salina Shrestha
[email protected]I love the spicy flavor of this chile garlic paste. It's the perfect addition to my favorite stir-fry recipes.
Jamie Don
[email protected]This chile garlic paste is a great way to add a little extra flavor to your dishes. It's easy to make and it keeps well in the refrigerator.
Nick Nicklikessonic
[email protected]I've never been a fan of chile garlic paste, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've been using it in everything from stir-fries to soups.
Roman Jani
[email protected]I used this chile garlic paste to make a stir-fry and it was delicious! The paste was the perfect addition to the dish and it gave it a great flavor.
Zuzana Gergelova
[email protected]This chile garlic paste is so flavorful and easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making it again.
Tr Gaming
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I was able to make it with things I already had in my pantry.
Tristan Reevey
[email protected]This chile garlic paste is so versatile! I've used it in everything from stir-fries to soups to sandwiches. It always adds a delicious flavor and a little bit of heat.
Nadiope Jimreeves
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this chile garlic paste was surprisingly mild. It had just the right amount of heat and added a delicious flavor to my dishes.
Tyrianna Gray
[email protected]This chile garlic paste is the perfect balance of spicy and savory. I love using it to add a little extra flavor to my stir-fries and noodle dishes.
Corbyn
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I've never made chile garlic paste before, but this recipe made it seem like a breeze. The paste turned out great and I'm excited to use it in my cooking.
Pam Evetts
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for chile garlic paste. It's so easy to make and it keeps well in the refrigerator. I always have a jar on hand to add a little extra flavor to my dishes.
Myounis NOONA
[email protected]I love this recipe! The paste is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it in stir-fries, soups, and even as a marinade. It always adds a delicious depth of flavor.
Ilisapeci Matuku Saukova
[email protected]This chile garlic paste recipe was easy to follow and had a great flavor! I used it to make a stir-fry and it added the perfect amount of heat and flavor.