Chili Oil

Name: Chili Oil
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 - 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 c. peanut oil; 1/4 c. crushed dried red chile flakes of your choice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp. white sesame seeds or crushed roasted peanuts; 1 tbsp. minced ginger; 2 tsp. ground Sichuan peppercorns; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. MSG

By June XiePublished: May 19, 2022

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Yields:

12 - 16 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

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When it comes to chili oil, the most simple recipe is just 2 ingredients: chiles and oil. You can just add your chiles to the oil and hope it infuses, but the best way to extract both color and flavor is to apply heat. Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point and bright red chile flakes to ensure more eye-catching results. This is a starting point for you to tinker with: Whether you choose to add in other spices and crunchies is totally your call!

Watch our video above to see all our tips for making this versatile condiment, and once you've made a batch, drop us a comment and let us know how you customized yours!

Don't know what to use it with? Fried rice and egg recipes are going to be fantastic, but have you tried it on ice cream yet?

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Step 1In a small pot over medium heat, heat oil until starting to smoke, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium heatproof bowl or jar, stir chile flakes, garlic, sesame seeds, ginger, peppercorns, salt, and MSG until chiles are damp.
3. Step 3Slowly pour hot oil over spices in 4 additions, letting it sizzle through evenly, pausing to stir occasionally before adding the next, and being careful to avoid overflowing. Whisk to incorporate, then let cool completely.