Thai Chilli Paste

Name: Thai Chilli Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 Shallots; 2 inches Ginger; 10 cloves Garlic; 12 Dried Red Chilli; 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste; 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1/3 cup Cooking Oil; 1 teaspoon Salt

Flavia Abishek October 1, 2021 0 Comments

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Thai Chilli Paste

Author: Flavia Abishek Cuisine: Asian, Thai Diet Type: Gluten Free Keto Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 40 mins Yields: 4 Calories: 237 kcal Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

INGREDIENTS

Servings

4 Shallots
2 inches Ginger
10 cloves Garlic
12 Dried Red Chilli (Reduce quantity if the chilli is spicy. I have used Kashmiri Chillies)
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Tamarind paste (Optional)
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
1/3 cup Cooking Oil
1 teaspoon Salt (Optional. Adjust based on the saltiness of the soy sauce.)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep all the ingredients. Chop the shallots, peel garlic, chop the ginger.
2. Grind the garlic, ginger, dried red chilli, shallots into a coarse paste.
3. Add 1/3 cup oil to a hot pan and wait till it gets hot.
4. Add the ground paste and fry for 10-12 minutes or until the oil floats separates the paste.
5. Add soy sauce, tamarind paste, and salt and cook for a couple of minutes.
6. Turn off the heat and let it cool before storing it.