Chili paste is made with a variety of dried peppers that are ground and mixed with liquid. It is used as a table condiment or as an addition to numerous ethnic dishes as well as soups and stews. Many recipes, such as enchiladas, can also be livened up with chili paste.
Most chili pastes add heat as well as flavor. A few are more sweet than hot. Although chili pastes are often called sauces, they are thicker in consistency and smooth-textured.
1 Lemon (and zest)
1 Lime (and zest)
1 orange (and zest)
1/2 green chili, or more to taste (chopped with or without seeds)
5 garlic cloves (finely crushed)
3 tablespoons mild chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix 1/2 teaspoon of each fruit zest and all the juices with other
ingredients. Add more spices if desired. Let stand at least 30 minutes
before using (should thicken).
