Fresh Chili Paste Recipe (How to Make Chili Paste)
An all purpose chili paste recipe made with fresh chili peppers and seasonings. Use it as a condiment, sauce, spread, or for swirling into other recipes for a heat and flavor boost. Or, How to Make Chili Paste from Fresh Chili Peppers.
1poundchili pepperschopped - I used a combination of fingerlings and long red cayenne peppers, though you can use any type.
2garlic cloveschopped
2small shallotschopped
¼cupolive oilplus more as needed
½teaspooncumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Add peppers, garlic and shallots to a food processor and process until finely chopped.
Transfer to a pot and add olive oil. Heat to low and cook about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a bit more olive oil if needed. Do not burn the mixture.
Add seasonings and stir. Cook another 5 minutes or so to let flavors develop.
Cool and transfer to a food processor. Process until smooth.
Transfer to a jar and refrigerate! Use a spoonful at a time.
Notes
Should last about a week or so. Yields about 1.5 cups.