Spicy Chili Oil
Elevate your culinary creations with this irresistible Spicy Chili Oil recipe—a bold and aromatic condiment that adds a punch of flavor to any dish! Made with a tantalizing blend of dried red chili flakes, nutty sesame seeds, fragrant garlic and ginger, and the tongue-tingling kick of Sichuan peppercorns, this homemade chili oil is infused with hot, sizzled neutral oil to release its deep, smoky aromas. Perfectly balanced with a touch of salt, sugar, and optional soy sauce, this versatile chili oil takes just 15 minutes to prepare and stores beautifully in your fridge for up to a month. Drizzle it over noodles, dumplings, or stir-fries, or use it as a base for marinades and dressings—the possibilities are endless. Bring spice and warmth to your kitchen with this quick and easy recipe that’s sure to become a pantry favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Dried red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 4 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, finely minced
- 1 cup Neutral oil (e.g. canola, vegetable, or peanut oil)
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dried red chili flakes, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar.
In a small saucepan, heat the neutral oil over medium heat until it reaches around 350°F (175°C). To check if the oil is ready, drop a small piece of garlic into the oil—it should sizzle immediately.
Carefully pour the hot oil over the chili mixture in the bowl. Be cautious, as the oil will sizzle and bubble upon contact.
Stir the mixture gently to release the aromas and evenly coat the ingredients with the hot oil.
Let the chili oil cool to room temperature. Stir in the optional soy sauce if desired.
Transfer the chili oil to a clean, airtight jar or container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Use the chili oil as a drizzle over dishes, a cooking ingredient, or a condiment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.9 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1503 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 108 mg | 2% | |
*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.
