
Within the fruit, capsaicin is present in the placenta of the pepper, the white pith the seeds are attached to, which we call ribs or veins. To a lesser extent, it can also be found in the other fleshy parts of the fruit. Contrary to what you might believe, the seeds themselves do not produce any capsaicin.
You may need to make a trip to your favorite Asian markets or source a few specialty online stores for chili garlic paste ingredients. Using fresh ingredients gives you the most garlicky smokey excellent Asian chili garlic paste imaginable.