Basic Chili Paste to Replace Chili Powder Recipe

Name: Basic Chili Paste to Replace Chili Powder Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 64
Ingredients: 3 whole sweet fresh dried chilies, such as costeño, New Mexico, or choricero, stems and seeds removed; 2 small hot dried chilies, such as árbol or cascabel, stems and seeds removed; 3 whole rich, fruity dried chilies, such as ancho, mulato, negro, or pasilla, stems and seeds removed; 2 whole chipotle dried chilies canned in adobo sauce, plus 2 tablespoons (30ml) sauce; 1 quart (950ml) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock

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15m

This basic chili paste is a flavorful alternative to chili powder. With a mix of sweet, hot, and fruity dried chilies, plus chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, this paste is perfect for adding depth and heat to your favorite chili recipes. Just blend with chicken stock for a rich, spicy flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings: 64

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3 whole sweet fresh dried chilies, such as costeño, New Mexico, or choricero, stems and seeds removed

2 small hot dried chilies, such as árbol or cascabel, stems and seeds removed

3 whole rich, fruity dried chilies, such as ancho, mulato, negro, or pasilla, stems and seeds removed

2 whole chipotle dried chilies canned in adobo sauce, plus 2 tablespoons (30ml) sauce

1 quart (950ml) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock

Steps

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

Combine all chiles in a medium saucepan and add chicken broth. Simmer over medium-high heat until chiles are completely tender, about 10 minutes. Alternatively, place chiles 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.

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories

2kcal

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Fat

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Saturated Fat

0g

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Carbohydrates

0g

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Fiber

0g

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Sugar

0g

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Protein

0g

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Cholesterol

0mg

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Sodium

9mg

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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Basic Chili Paste to Replace Chili Powder Recipe

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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