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Chili Paste Recipe

It’s fun making your own chili paste. There are lots of different ways to use it and you can also make a batch because they make wonderful gifts for foodies and spicy food fans.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chili peppers maybe 2 serranos, 3 red chilies, 1 Thai chili, and 1 habanero
  • 3 peeled halved garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Discard the stems and seeds from the chilies and cut them into small pieces.
  • Put all the ingredients in the bowl of your food processor and pulse to make a chunky paste.
  • Transfer the paste into a small pan.
  • Bring it to a simmer over a moderate heat, and cook for 7 minutes or until you can smell the garlic.
  • Let it cool and then transfer into a glass container, cover and refrigerate.
Keyword Chili Paste Recipe
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