Hot Chile Paste

• 1 cup loosely packed dried red chiles (1 ounce), rinsed
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar or rice vinegar

1. In a heatproof bowl, cover the chiles with the boiling water.
2. Place a small plate on the chiles to keep them submerged and soak until pliable, at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
3. Transfer the chiles and their soaking liquid to a blender and puree.
4. Blend in the salt and sugar.

red chiles, boiling water, salt, sugar, peanut oil, shallots, cider vinegar

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/hot-chile-paste (may not work)