Red Chili Paint

Use with Escargot Sombreros in Saffron Cream Sauce recipe

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 7-25
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 2  medium garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
• 1⁄2 cup red chili powder, mild-medium-hot, depends on what you want
• 3⁄4 cup water

Directions

1. Heat oil in small skillet over med heat.
2. Add the garlic and sautee about 3 minutes, until tender but not brown.
3. Sprinkle in the chili powder, stirring constantly, and immediately add the water.
4. Stir until well blended, remove from the skillet, and puree in a blender.
5. Force the mixture through a fine sieve and place in a plastic squeeze bottle. Store in the refrigerator until needed.