Description
Learn how to make the best homemade crispy chili garlic oil with this easy recipe. Perfect for adding a spicy kick to your favorite dishes!
Ingredients
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For the Chili Garlic Oil:
- 1 cup neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable)
- 1/4 cup crushed red chili flakes
- 8 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns (optional)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat Oil: In a small saucepan, heat neutral oil over medium-low heat.
- Cook Aromatics: Add minced garlic and shallots, cook slowly until golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add Spices: Remove from heat, stir in chili flakes, Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and sugar. Let cool slightly.
- Finish Oil: Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Transfer to a jar and let sit for 2 hours.
- Store: Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Enjoy on various dishes!
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes for preferred heat level.
- Keep oil at low heat to avoid burning garlic.
- For smoky flavor, use smoked chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Method: Stovetop, Infusing
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
