Quick & Easy Chinese Chili Oil
Indulge in the vibrant and rich flavors of homemade Quick & Easy Chinese Chili Oil. This versatile condiment is a must-have for spice lovers, effortlessly enhancing your culinary creations. Perfect for drizzling over dumplings, tossing with noodles, or elevating stir-fried vegetables, this chili oil is crafted from all-natural ingredients, free from preservatives and artificial additives. With its customizable heat level, you can tailor it to suit your taste preferences. In just 30 minutes, you can create a deliciously aromatic chili oil that far surpasses store-bought options!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole dried Sichuan red chilies (or 1.5 cups Sichuan/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, or 1 shallot halved)
- 4 star anise
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 cloves
Instructions
- Grind the dried red chilies in a food processor until they become small flakes; transfer to a large heat-proof bowl.
- Mix in minced garlic, Sichuan pepper powder, and salt; set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot or wok on low-medium until it reaches about 250°F.
- Add ginger, onion, star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the hot oil; simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove aromatics with a slotted spoon; carefully pour the hot oil into the bowl with chili flakes.
- Stir gently and allow to cool completely before transferring to a sterilized glass jar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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