Chinese Chilli and Garlic Paste is a traditional Chinese recipe for a classic paste of chillies and garlic flavoured with star anise, salt and soy sauce that's used as the base for a range of Chinese and other dishes. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Chinese version of: Chinese Chilli and Garlic Paste.
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Ingredients:
90g dried chillies (a mix of well-flavoured hot and mild is best)
2 tbsp groundnut oil
1/4 tsp ground star anise
sea salt, to taste
1 tbsp soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, peeled