Chinese Chili Paste: The Ultimate Taste Enhancer for Noodles and Nasi Goreng
Published on Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Try this Chinese style chili paste with all the flavours and just 3 tablespoons of oil!
Instead of deep-frying all the ingredients as everyone usually does, I stir-fried and the result was surprisingly amazing!
Tip: Taste this once and you will never buy any supermarket brands. Make a large batch and stick it in the fridge. It will sit in the fridge fresh and aromatic for about a month.
Just a spoonful of this condiment bursting with authentic flavours will take your noodles or Nasi Goreng to the next level!
Ingredients needed for the Chilli Paste
2 cups - Dried Shrimp
1tbsp - Sugar
1tsp - Salt
3tbsp - Soy sauce
2tbsp - Chilli flakes
1/2 cup- Onions
2tbsp - Ginger garlic paste
1tbsp - Vinegar
Curry leaves
Let's make it:
In 2tbsp of oil, stir-fry the dried shrimp and keep aside
Add 1tbsp more oil and fry onions and keep aside
Add another 1tbsp of oil and fry chilli flakes, chopped ginger, garlic and curry leaves
Now, bring them all together and give a good toss and a mix
Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and salt
Check the taste and add more salt and sugar if necessary until you get just the right flavour you are looking for!
Crush coarsely using a hand blender or a grinder
Your delicious chilli paste is ready
Store it in a glass jar and stick it in the fridge
