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Looking for chilli paste online in Australia? Whether you need a red chilli paste for marinating, a chilli garlic paste for stir-fries, sambal oelek for dipping, or a Thai chilli paste for fusion cooking, Velspices has an excellent selection of authentic chilli pastes delivered to your door anywhere in Australia.

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What Are the Different Types of Chilli Paste?

Chilli paste comes in many forms, each with a different heat level, texture, and flavour profile:

  • Red chilli paste — Ground dried red chillies blended with oil and salt; concentrated heat and colour
  • Chilli garlic paste — Red chilli blended with roasted garlic; perfect for stir-fries and marinades
  • Sambal oelek — Indonesian/Malaysian style raw chilli paste; fresh, pungent, minimal processing
  • Thai chilli paste (nam prik pao) — Roasted chilli paste with shrimp paste and tamarind; used in tom yum and stir-fries
  • Hot chilli sauce/paste — More diluted versions for table condiments and dipping

How to Use Chilli Paste in Cooking

  • In marinades: Mix chilli paste with yoghurt, oil, and spices for chicken, lamb, or tofu
  • In stir-fries: Add 1 teaspoon of chilli garlic paste to hot oil at the start; let it bloom before adding vegetables or meat
  • As a condiment: Sambal oelek is excellent straight from the jar as a dipping sauce for fried foods
  • In curry bases: Add chilli paste in place of or in addition to red chilli powder for a different heat texture
  • In soups: A spoonful of chilli paste adds depth and heat to noodle soups and broths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between chilli paste and chilli powder?

Chilli powder is dry ground chilli; paste is wet, more concentrated, and delivers a different type of heat — deeper, more immediate, with a smoky note in some versions.

Is sambal oelek the same as chilli paste?

Sambal oelek is a type of chilli paste — it's a raw, minimally processed paste of crushed fresh red chillies. Not all chilli pastes are sambal oelek.

What is the hottest chilli paste available?

Chilli pastes range widely in heat. Sambal oelek and pure red chilli paste tend to be among the hotter options. Check the heat ratings on specific products.

Can I use chilli paste instead of fresh chillies?

Yes. Use approximately 1 teaspoon of chilli paste as a substitute for 2–3 fresh red chillies.

Do you sell sambal oelek online in Australia?

Yes. Velspices stocks sambal oelek and a range of chilli pastes with Australia-wide delivery.

How do I store opened chilli paste?

Refrigerate after opening and use within 4–6 weeks. Always use a clean, dry spoon to avoid contamination.

Can chilli paste be used in Indian cooking?

Yes. Red chilli paste and chilli garlic paste are used in many Indian marinades, curry bases, and side dishes.

Is chilli garlic paste different from ginger garlic paste?

Yes. Ginger garlic paste combines ginger and garlic for the standard Indian curry base. Chilli garlic paste combines chilli and garlic for a spicier, heat-focused paste.

What is Thai chilli paste used for?

Thai chilli paste (nam prik pao) is used in tom yum soup, pad thai, Thai stir-fries, and as a table condiment. It has a complex, smoky-sweet flavour distinct from Indian-style chilli paste.

Do you deliver chilli paste to all of Australia?

Yes. Velspices ships all cooking pastes, including chilli paste, across all of Australia.