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                               CHILE PASTE

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Heat scale9                      Vegetarian
                Whole chile                      Condiments
                Spicy

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Small dried red chiles
                         -- such as Piquins
   2       c            Dried crushed red NM chiles
                         -- seeds included
     1/2   c            Vinegar, white wine
     1/4   c            Garlic -- finely chopped
   2       tb           Vegetable oil
   1       t            Kosher salt

   "Chile pastes are very popular throughout Southeast
  Asia and are used to add heat to a dish.  The pastes
  can be added during cooking or can be used as a
  condiment or relish on the table. Vary the amount of
  garlic to suit individual tastes."
  
   Combine all the ingredients plus 3/4 cup of water in
  a blender and pure for 1 minute or to the consistency
  of a thick paste.
  
   Store in a glass container in the refrigerator; it
  will last up to three months.  Makes 3 to 4 cups.
  
   From The Whole Chile Pepper Book  page 63 Formatted
  to MM by J.Duckett1 (Kat)
 


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