Aji Molido (Chile Paste - Red)

Title:
Aji Molido (Chile Paste - Red)

Yield:
1 Cup

Categories:
S.
america,
Condiments




Ingredients:





    15    Chiles, red, New Mexican


   1/4 c  Oil, olive


     1    Garlic clove; minced


     2 tb Vinegar


     1 ts Salt





------------------------------HEAT
SCALE - HOT------------------------------





   If the chiles are dried, soak in water till softened. Remove seeds and


 stems. Combine all ingredient in a food processor and puree to a fine


 paste. This is a HOT condiment.


   This South American chile paste can be used as a substitute whenever


 fresh chiles are called for. It will keep for two weeks or more in the


 refrigerator. For longer storage, increase the vinegar and reduce the


 amount of olive oil.


 


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