Fermented Chili Paste Encyclopedia
Funky, complex chili paste with deep flavor
intermediate21 days
Day 0-2Initial Salting
Fresh chilies mixed with salt. Beginning to release liquid.
Day 3-7Early Fermentation
Active bubbling begins. LAB colonization.
Day 8-14Active Fermentation
Peak fermentation activity. Complex flavors developing.
Day 15-21Mellowing
Fermentation slowing. Flavors integrating.
Day 21+Ready
Fully fermented. Can age further for more depth.