Description
Elevate your culinary creations with this Quick & Easy Chinese Chili Oil! This homemade condiment is a must-have for anyone who loves a burst of flavor in their dishes. Infused with the aromatic essence of garlic, ginger, and an array of spices, this chili oil offers customizable heat levels to suit your palate. Whether drizzled over noodles, used as a dipping sauce for appetizers, or stirred into stir-fries, it adds an irresistible kick to any meal. Simple to prepare and made with all-natural ingredients, this chili oil is perfect for enhancing your favorite recipes while ensuring you always have a delicious condiment on hand.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole dried Sichuan red chilies (or 1.5 cups Sichuan or Korean red chili flakes)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp Sichuan pepper powder
- 3 tsp salt
- 4 slices ginger
- 1 small onion (quartered)
- 4 star anise
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 cloves
Instructions
- Grind dried red chilies in a food processor until they become small flakes. Transfer to a heat-proof bowl, adding minced garlic, Sichuan pepper powder, and salt.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot on low-medium until it reaches about 250°F.
- Carefully add ginger, onion, star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cloves into the hot oil. Simmer for 20-25 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Remove the aromatics with a slotted spoon and pour the hot oil into the bowl with chili flakes. Stir gently to coat without burning.
- Allow the mixture to cool before transferring it to a sterilized glass jar for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg