On Thu, 4 Apr 2013 18:56:19 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:49:28 -0600, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
>> What's the difference between chili paste and garlic chili paste --
>> aside from the garlic? They look the same in the container. Can I
>> sub garlic chili paste for chili paste in tiki masala without a big
>> boo-boo?
>> Janet US
>
>From somebody who has bought at least 50 different kinds of chilli
>sauces and pastes over the years, there is not difference in the
>terminology - each manufacturer uses whichever one their translator
>tells them to.. but they vary drastically different in taste,
>texture, and consistency depending on country and origin and subtype.
>The country with the most significantly different varieties is
>probably Indonesia. The Indian versions are pretty simple stuff -
>comparatively. Rather than buying something just for one recipe I
>would just mash red jalapeno or ripe serrano and garlic together and
>use that.
>
>-sw

I have the chili garlic sauce in by fridge always. I'll put the dish
together and judge from there. Thanks
Janet US