Description
Chili oil is a spicy, aromatic condiment made with infused oil, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Perfect for drizzling over noodles, dumplings, or stir-fries, it adds a rich umami flavor and customizable heat to any dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup dried chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, sliced
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the star anise and cinnamon stick and let them infuse the oil for 1-2 minutes.
- Add sliced garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the sesame oil and soy sauce.
- Place chili flakes in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot oil mixture over the flakes and let it sizzle.
- Stir in the sugar and allow the chili oil to cool to room temperature.
- Strain out solids if desired, or leave them in for added texture.
- Transfer the chili oil to a clean jar or bottle for storage.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes for desired heat level.
- Store at room temperature for 2 weeks or refrigerate for up to a month.
- Use a neutral oil like vegetable or grapeseed oil for best results.
- Leave solids in for crunch or strain for a smooth oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
