Description
Quick & Easy Chinese Chili Oil is a homemade condiment that brings a delightful kick to your meals. This vibrant oil combines the heat of red chilies with aromatic spices, creating a versatile addition to any dish. Perfect for drizzling over noodles, using as a dipping sauce, or enhancing stir-fries, this chili oil is easy to prepare and can be adjusted for spice levels to suit your taste. With all-natural ingredients and no additives, you can enjoy the fresh flavors while enhancing your cooking repertoire. Best of all, it has a long shelf life and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to six months. Elevate your culinary creations with this simple yet flavorful condiment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole dried red chilies (or 1.5 cups 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 chilies in a food processor until they turn into small flakes. Transfer them to a large heat-proof bowl and mix in minced garlic, Sichuan pepper powder, and salt.
- In a large pot or wok, heat vegetable oil over low-medium heat until it reaches about 250°F. Add ginger, onion, star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cloves; simmer for about 20-25 minutes.
- Remove aromatics using 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; seal tightly and store in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg