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Habanero Chili Paste Recipe

A recipe for making chili paste, including the bright and fiery habanero pepper.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili paste, chili peppers, habanero, recipe, spicy
Servings: 30
Calories: 20kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh Basil parsley is good too
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 20 habanero peppers stems removed
  • Water as needed

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in processor and blend until very finely processed. Or, use a molcajete and grind everything up into a paste.
  • Add in more oil or a bit of water if you'd like a more consistent paste.
  • Transfer to an air tight container and refrigerate.

Notes

Should last about a week or so. Or, you can freeze it and thaw as needed for use.

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg