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)
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Dips &, Sauces
Cuisine : Malaysian
Keyword : fried chili paste, sambal chili paste
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 36kcal
Ingredients
10dried red chilies
3red chilies(seeded and cut into pieces)
5shallots(peeled)
⅓cupvegetable oil(80ml)
½tspsalt
1tspsugar
Instructions
Break dried chilies in half and squeeze out the seeds. Soak in hot water for 30 minutes to soften. Drain.
Blend dried chilies, red chilies, and shallots with ¼ cup (60ml) water until smooth.
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.