How to Make Red Chile Paste - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of spicy foods, then you'll love this recipe for homemade red chile paste. This fiery and flavorful paste is a staple in many cuisines, including Mexican, Thai, and Indian, and can be used to add a bold kick to a wide variety of dishes.

Red chile paste is made from dried red chiles that are typically soaked in water before being ground into a smooth, fiery paste. The paste can be used as a base for soups and sauces, as a marinade for meats and vegetables, or as a flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 4 dried ancho chiles
  • 4 dried New Mexico chiles
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 4 cups

  • Make a slit in each of the ancho chiles and New Mexico chiles with a sharp knife, and remove the seeds and stem. Place the chiles in a large saucepan, and add the chicken stock, onion, and garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the chiles have softened, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour the chile mixture into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the mixture moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the chile mixture right in the cooking pot.
  • Nutrition

    13 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 105mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 91mg