Malaysian•quick
Fried Chili Paste
This Fried Chili Paste is the perfect accompaniment to your noodles and rice dishes.It is a versatile condiment to have on hand.(Makes about ½ cup fried chili paste)
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 20 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 10 dried red chilies
- 3 red chilies ((seeded and cut into pieces))
- 5 shallots ((peeled))
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil ((80ml))
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- 1
Break dried chilies in half and squeeze out the seeds. Soak in hot water for 30 minutes to soften. Drain.
- 2
Blend dried chilies, red chilies, and shallots with ¼ cup (60ml) water until smooth.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a medium size saucepan over low heat. Add blended chili paste, salt, and sugar. Stir continuously until chili paste darkens and oil separates. This will take about 12 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Remove and place in a jar.