Condiment Recipes

Homemade Chili Garlic Paste Recipe

This homemade chili garlic paste combines fresh red chili peppers, garlic, ginger, salt, and a small amount of liquor to create a flavorful condiment. After blending and resting for several days, the mixture develops a rich, spicy flavor that pairs well with noodles, stir-fries, dumplings, and other Chinese dishes.

Total
10 minutes
Homemade Chili Garlic Paste Recipe finished dish
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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine
Chinese
Category
Condiment Recipes
Method
Condiment Recipes
Total Time
10 minutes
Difficulty
EASY
Main Ingredient
Red Chili Peppers

Introduction

This homemade chili garlic paste combines fresh red chili peppers, garlic, ginger, salt, and a small amount of liquor to create a flavorful condiment. After blending and resting for several days, the mixture develops a rich, spicy flavor that pairs well with noodles, stir-fries, dumplings, and other Chinese dishes.

This Homemade Chili Garlic Paste Recipe recipe is written for Chinese home cooking, with attention to timing, texture, and the small cues that make the method easier to follow. Read through the ingredient notes and cooking tips before you start so the steps feel familiar once the pan, steamer, or pot is hot.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Ready in about 10 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
  • Beginner-friendly enough for cooks who are still building confidence in the kitchen.
  • Gives the dish a clear mildly spicy flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
  • Useful as a reference recipe because the steps explain both what to do and what to watch for.

Ingredients

  • 500g Red Chili Peppers
  • 25g Ginger
  • 50g Garlic
  • 50g Salt
  • 10g Sugar
  • 15ml High-Proof Liquor

Ingredient Notes

These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust without losing its Chinese home-cooking character.

Red Chili Peppers

Chilies or peppers add aroma, color, and heat; adjust the amount to fit your table.

Ginger

Ginger adds clean aroma and helps balance meat, seafood, tofu, and fermented flavors.

Garlic

Garlic gives the dish a savory base and becomes most fragrant when cooked briefly in oil or brine.

Salt

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Sugar

A small amount of sugar rounds out saltiness and helps create a more balanced finish.

High-Proof Liquor

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the chili peppers, garlic, ginger, salt, sugar, and liquor.

    Homemade Chili Garlic Paste Recipe step 1: Prepare the chili peppers, garlic, ginger, salt, sugar, and liquor.

  2. Step 2

    Wash the chili peppers, dry them completely, remove the stems, and cut them into small pieces.

    Homemade Chili Garlic Paste Recipe step 2: Wash the chili peppers, dry them completely, remove the stems, and cut them into

  3. Step 3

    Peel and roughly chop the garlic and ginger.

    Homemade Chili Garlic Paste Recipe step 3: Peel and roughly chop the garlic and ginger.

  4. Step 4

    Place the chili peppers, garlic, and ginger in a food processor and pulse briefly until finely chopped.

    Homemade Chili Garlic Paste Recipe step 4: Place the chili peppers, garlic, and ginger in a food processor and pulse briefl

  5. Step 5

    Add the salt and sugar, then mix thoroughly.

    Homemade Chili Garlic Paste Recipe step 5: Add the salt and sugar, then mix thoroughly.

  6. Step 6

    Transfer the mixture to a sterilized, completely dry glass jar and pour in the liquor.

    Homemade Chili Garlic Paste Recipe step 6: Transfer the mixture to a sterilized, completely dry glass jar and pour in the l

  7. Step 7

    Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool place for several days before serving.

    Homemade Chili Garlic Paste Recipe step 7: Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool place for several days before servin

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure the chili peppers are completely dry before processing.
  • Use a clean, dry jar to prevent spoilage.
  • Wear gloves when handling large amounts of fresh chili peppers.
  • Allow the paste to rest for several days for the best flavor.
  • Store the jar in the refrigerator after opening.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
  • Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
  • Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.

Recipe Card

This homemade chili garlic paste combines fresh red chili peppers, garlic, ginger, salt, and a small amount of liquor to create a flavorful condiment. After blending and resting for several days, the mixture develops a rich, spicy flavor that pairs well with noodles, stir-fries, dumplings, and other Chinese dishes.

Ingredients

  • 500g Red Chili Peppers
  • 25g Ginger
  • 50g Garlic
  • 50g Salt
  • 10g Sugar
  • 15ml High-Proof Liquor

Method

  1. Prepare the chili peppers, garlic, ginger, salt, sugar, and liquor.
  2. Wash the chili peppers, dry them completely, remove the stems, and cut them into small pieces.
  3. Peel and roughly chop the garlic and ginger.
  4. Place the chili peppers, garlic, and ginger in a food processor and pulse briefly until finely chopped.
  5. Add the salt and sugar, then mix thoroughly.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a sterilized, completely dry glass jar and pour in the liquor.
  7. Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool place for several days before serving.

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