Chili Paste
Sauce And CondimentPepperChileSauceHotSpicyTangySavoryUmamiGarlicky
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Calories
- 100
- Protein (g)
- 2.3
- Fat (g)
- 3.2
- Carbs (g)
- 18.5
- Fiber (g)
- 3.1
- Sodium (mg)
- 1400
Approximate values for a plain chili–salt–vinegar paste; sweeter or fermented styles can be higher in carbs and sodium.
Storage
- Room temp: up to 365 days
- Refrigerated: up to 180 days
- Frozen: up to 0 days
Chili paste is a thick, coarse blend of ground chili peppers in a salty, tangy base. Heat ranges from mild to fiery, and textures run smooth to chunky; it dissolves into sauces, clings to marinades, and brings a bright red kick to dips, soups, and stir-fries. Sold plain or with additions like garlic, oil, sugar, or fermented beans.
Chili pastes developed after New World chilies spread globally, becoming staples in Southeast Asia, Korea, North Africa, and parts of China. Cooks traditionally pound or grind fresh or dried chilies with salt and acid, and some styles ferment the mixture for deeper aroma and complexity.
Common Pairings
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Substitutions
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