chili paste

Chilli paste is a very common condiment in the southern Italian regions and, in particular, in Sicily and Calabria: the cuisines of both regions, in fact, make extensive use of this condiment, both to prepare tasty first courses, as well as rest, both to give an extra touch of flavor to tasty aperitifs, with that aroma and strong flavor typical of chilli pepper. Originally, chilli pepper paste was created to make the simple dishes typical of the gastronomic tradition of rural areas more substantial and appetising: at the base of this paste, there have always been three traditional ingredients, namely chilli peppers, garlic and, finally, the inevitable oil.