Meet Mersang (Chili Paste)

Name: Meet Mersang (Chili Paste)
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons chili powder (bafat powder); 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon ginger paste; 1 teaspoon garlic paste; 3 -4 tablespoons white vinegar, to make a paste of the ingredients (if the vinegar is very strong you can add part water)

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons chili powder (bafat powder)
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
3 -4 tablespoons white vinegar, to make a paste of the ingredients (if the vinegar is very strong you can add part water)

Directions

1

First combine all dry ingredients.
2

Add the pastes and stir a bit.
3

THen add vinegar a tablespoon at a time until a smooth but thick paste forms (see photo to get an idea).
4

Store in airtight container in refrigerator and it will last for a long time.
5

You can marinate fish in this (use a small amount and rub into the fish, marinate a few hrs in the fridge and cook as desired).
6

I will post various recipes using this lovely paste.