1Soak 24 red dried Chinese chilies in hot water for about 30-40 minutes.
2Soak 24 red dried Chinese chilies in hot water for about 30-40 minutes.
3Soak 24 red dried Chinese chilies in hot water for about 30-40 minutes.
4De-seed the soaked chilies.
5De-seed the soaked chilies.
6De-seed the soaked chilies.
7Mince the 6 garlic cloves.
8Mince the 6 garlic cloves.
9Mince the 6 garlic cloves.
10Add the de-seeded chilies to a blender.
11Add the de-seeded chilies to a blender.
12Add the de-seeded chilies to a blender.
13Add the minced garlic to the blender.
14Add the minced garlic to the blender.
15Add the minced garlic to the blender.
16Add 2 teaspoons of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2.5 teaspoons of cumin powder to the blender.
17Add 2 teaspoons of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2.5 teaspoons of cumin powder to the blender.
18Add 2 teaspoons of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2.5 teaspoons of cumin powder to the blender.
19Pour in 2 teaspoons of vinegar and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the blender.
20Pour in 2 teaspoons of vinegar and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the blender.
21Pour in 2 teaspoons of vinegar and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the blender.
22Add a little bit of the reserved chili soaking water to the blender to help with blending, adding more if needed for desired consistency.
23Add a little bit of the reserved chili soaking water to the blender to help with blending, adding more if needed for desired consistency.
24Add a little bit of the reserved chili soaking water to the blender to help with blending, adding more if needed for desired consistency.
25Blend all ingredients until a smooth paste (puree) is formed.
26Blend all ingredients until a smooth paste (puree) is formed.
27Blend all ingredients until a smooth paste (puree) is formed.
28Serve the red sauce as desired.
29Serve the red sauce as desired.
30Serve the red sauce as desired.
31Store the sauce in a container in the fridge.
32Store the sauce in a container in the fridge.
33Store the sauce in a container in the fridge.
Ingredients
24 Red dried Chinese chilies
24 Red dried Chinese chilies
24 Red dried Chinese chilies
6 Garlic cloves
6 Garlic cloves
6 Garlic cloves
2 teaspoons Coriander powder
2 teaspoons Coriander powder
2 teaspoons Coriander powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Salt
2.5 teaspoons Cumin powder
2.5 teaspoons Cumin powder
2.5 teaspoons Cumin powder
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 teaspoons Vinegar
2 teaspoons Vinegar
2 teaspoons Vinegar
Water
Water
Water
Equipment
Blender
Tips
If you have caraway seed powder, you can replace 1.5-2 teaspoons of cumin powder with it. Caraway seed powder is slightly darker in color but similar to cumin.