Hot Chile Paste
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Ready In: 50 mins
Serves: 20
Ingredients
- 1 cup loosely packed dried red chili, rinsed (1 oz)
- 3⁄4 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1⁄4 minced shallot
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Directions
- In a heatproof bowl cover chiles with the boiling water. Place a small plate on chiles to keep them submerged and soak til pliable, at least 20 min or up to 2 hours.
- Transfer chiles and soaking liquid to a blender and puree. Blend in salt and sugar.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over moderately high heat and add oil. Stir fry shallots til softened, about 2 minute Add chile puree and stir fry about 20 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Transfer to resealabe glass bowl and let cool. Store covered in the fridge.
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