Thai Pepper Paste Recipes

THAI PEPPER RECIPE: SWEET THAI CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, add sambal oelek, rice vinegar, sugar, and water. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
• In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water.
• Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and continue to stir.
• Cook for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened.
• You can use the sauce immediately, or store in a air-tight contain in the refrigerate for up to 1 week.

THAI PEPPER PASTE

Steps:

• Put the olive oil and peppers in at least a 1 quart pot and bring to a simmer until the pepper skins are blistered. While this is happening mash the garlic and slice the tomatoe and onion into chunks. When the pepper skins are blistered add all other ingredients and simmer for 5 minute
• Remove from the heat and using your vertical blender frappe on high until a smooth creamy consistency is reached. At this point I put into a 1 quart mason jar, sterilized, and store in the refrigerator.
• Great on pork and seafood.

THAI RED CURRY PASTE

Steps:

• Blend chile peppers, onions, cilantro, oil, garlic, coriander, lemon zest, cumin, shrimp paste, paprika, peppercorns, lemon grass, turmeric, and salt together in a blender until a smooth, paste-like consistency is reached.

SPICY SHRIMP MASALA

Steps:

• Pat shrimp dry, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
• Heat ghee over medium heat in a wok or large (12-inch) frying pan until it has melted, about 30 seconds. Add ginger, garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add chile powder, cumin, turmeric and Thai green chiles. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down and start to stick to the wok, about 15 minutes. Add coconut milk if you like it saucy.
• Add shrimp. Stir so that shrimp are evenly coated, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally so the shrimp cook evenly, until the shrimp turn pink and appear firm, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, sprinkle with lemon juice, garam masala, cilantro and remaining ½ teaspoon black pepper. Serve with roti, store-bought pita or by itself.

TURKISH RED PEPPER PASTE

Steps:

• Cut the capsicums into large chunks, discarding the seed core.
• Slice the chillies in half (discarding the seeds for if you require a milder paste) and trim any stems.
• Place the capsicums, chillies, water, salt, sugar and olive oil in a food processor until smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and simmer gently until the mixture is thick has reduced to a thick paste (about 1 hour) stirring frequently.
• Keep stirring frequently to take care that the mixture doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
• Allow to cool then use as desired in Turkish recipes or any time that you want a little "heat" in your cooking.
• This mixture can be kept in a refrigerator or up to 1 week in a sealable container. Or, it can be frozen in a small sealable plastic container.