RED CHILI PASTE/CHINESE CHILI SAUCE

Red chili paste is one of the main condiment used in the Chinese cuisine.You can either get the ready made paste or you can make this at home.

INGREDIENTS:
• Red Chilies
• Oil
• Vinegar
• Salt

METHOD:
• Boil the water and soak the chilies (removing the stem) for 10 minutes.
• Then grind it into a fine paste in a mixer.
• Heat oil in a pan and saute the chili paste until the oil starts separating from the paste.
• Add little salt and vinegar. (Vinegar dilutes the paste. So add accordingly.)
• Cool it and store it in a refrigerator and it stays good for months.

** You can also add brown sugar and minced garlic for added flavor.

Source: http://www.asiarecipe.com/cuisine.html