Does chili paste require refrigeration?
A recipe I am planning to make calls for chili paste, which I have never used before. I found some in the grocery store (it is Sambal Oelek ground fresh chili paste), which seems to be more liquidy than, say, tomato paste. I only need 1/2 a teaspoon, however, so I will have plenty left over.
Does chili paste require refrigeration after it is opened? It does not say anything about it that I can see on the jar. Also, how long will it last after being opened (regardless of whether or not it needs to be in the fridge)?
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I don't know if it technically requires refrigeration, but I've always kept mine in the refrigerator and had it survive for at least 6 months with no noticeable degradation.
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Refrigerate opened bottles of most commercial chili pastes that you won't use right away. While some chili pastes do have preservatives that allow them to be stored at room temperature safely, even these will last longer if you keep them in the refrigerator. You should always refrigerate a chili paste if in any doubt.Where do you store chili paste?
They should all be kept in the fridge, though. You can indeed make your own chili paste: Simply soak dried chiles in water until soft, then grind\u2014or blend\u2014them into a paste. If you're making chili paste from scratch, it is best to use the paste right away, though it will be fine in the fridge for up to a week.Does chili garlic paste need to be refrigerated?
Once you have opened the container, chili garlic sauce will last about a month at room temperature, so it will be fine outside of the refrigerator if you plan to use it all quickly; however, you should refrigerate it if you plan to keep it for longer.How long does ground fresh chili paste last?
Let it cool to room temperature and store in a clean jar in the fridge; it will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge.Should you refrigerate chili sauce?
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Sambal Oelek doesn't generally require refrigeration. I've had a jar in my condiments cupboard for quite some time without any issue, and at work they have a jar next to the wok food station to add a bit of heat to the meal.
I don't have a jar to hand right now, but if you look at the ingredients, are there any acids? I recall a slight liquid (it's a wet paste) and a slight vinegar taste, so it's possible it's already got some preservative qualities without refrigeration.
It wouldn't hurt to keep it in the fridge though, it could add to the life expectancy of it, if you have space... in the UK we don't have big fridges, so having jars of long-life products isn't a great use of space.
Answer 3
Sambal Olek contains sodium bisulfite and potassium sorbate... so it doesn't need to be refrigerated. However, it will last longer in the fridge. Generally speaking, condiments should not be held longer than 90 days. Bon apetit.
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