Basic Chili Paste To Replace Chili Powder Recipe

Name: Basic Chili Paste To Replace Chili Powder Recipe
Ingredients: 3 whole sweet fresh dried chilies, such as; , New Mexico, or; 2 small hot dried chilies, such as; or cascabel,; 3 whole rich, fruity dried chilies, such as ancho,; , or; 2 whole chipotle dried chilies canned in adobo sauce, plus 2 tablespoons (30ml) sauce; 1 quart (950ml); or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 whole sweet fresh dried chilies, such as
, New Mexico, or
,
2 small hot dried chilies, such as
or cascabel,
3 whole rich, fruity dried chilies, such as ancho,
,
, or
,
2 whole chipotle dried chilies canned in adobo sauce, plus 2 tablespoons (30ml) sauce
1 quart (950ml)
or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock

Directions

1

Place chilies on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high at 15-second intervals until hot, pliable, and toasted-smelling, about 30 seconds total.
2

Combine all chilies in a medium saucepan and add chicken broth. Simmer over medium-high heat until chilies are completely tender, about 10 minutes. Alternatively, place chilies and chicken broth in a 2-quart microwave-safe container, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on high power until liquid is simmering, about 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to a countertop blender or hand blender cup and blend until completely smooth.
3

Store chili paste in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Alternatively, divide paste into ice cube trays, freeze, and transfer frozen chili paste cubes into freezer bags to store in the freezer for up to 6 months.