Aji molido (chile paste - yellow)

1 Cup

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
20Chiles, aji, yellow; chopped substitue yellow wax hot chiles or jalapenos
¼cupOil, olive
1Garlic clove; minced
2tablespoonsVinegar
1teaspoonSalt

Directions

HEAT SCALE - HOT

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.