Crispy Chili Oil
Elevate your condiments game with this homemade Crispy Chili Oil, a fiery, aromatic blend that packs bold heat and irresistible crunch. Crafted with dried red chili flakes, fragrant Szechuan peppercorns, and a rich infusion of peanut oil simmered with garlic, shallots, and ginger, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of spice and complexity. A touch of soy sauce, sugar, and salt rounds out the flavor profile, while the crispy bits offer a satisfying texture. Perfect for drizzling over noodles, dumplings, or rice bowls, this versatile oil is easy to make in just 35 minutes and tastes even better after resting for a few days. Store in a sterilized jar and enjoy this restaurant-quality chili oil that transforms every dish into a bold and flavorful masterpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns
- 1.5 cups peanut oil
- 6 units garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 units shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare your ingredients: finely chop the garlic, shallots, and ginger, and measure out the Szechuan peppercorns and chili flakes.
In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut oil, garlic, shallots, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns.
Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, for about 10 minutes or until the shallots and garlic begin to turn golden brown.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the oil to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
In a large heatproof bowl, combine the chili flakes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
Carefully pour the warm oil mixture over the chili flake mixture, ensuring all ingredients are submerged in oil.
Stir the mixture gently until all ingredients are well combined and saturated with oil.
Allow the chili oil to cool completely to room temperature.
Transfer the cooled chili oil into a clean, sterilized jar for storage. Make sure the oil covers the solids to maximize shelf life.
Store the crispy chili oil in a cool, dark place. It can be used immediately but develops more flavor after a few days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 408.4 g | 524% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.1 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 66.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3179 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.6 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 192.9 g | 689% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.6 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 538 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 49.4 mg | 274% | |
| Potassium | 5666 mg | 121% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
