Homemade Spicy Chili Oil
A bold and aromatic homemade spicy chili oil infused with dried chilies, garlic, ginger, and warm spices. Perfect for drizzling over noodles, rice, eggs, and more for an instant flavor boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup neutral cooking oil
- 3 tablespoons dried red chili flakes
- 4 to 6 whole dried red chilies
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 ginger slices
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Heat neutral cooking oil in a saucepan over low to medium heat.
- Add garlic slices, ginger slices, whole dried red chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns into the oil.
- Stir gently and allow the aromatics to infuse slowly without burning.
- Once garlic turns lightly golden and fragrant, remove the pan from heat.
- Let the oil cool for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in dried red chili flakes, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar.
- Mix well until everything is evenly combined and the oil turns a deep red color.
- Transfer to a clean glass jar and let it rest before using for best flavor development.
Notes
- Keep heat low to prevent burning the garlic and spices.
- Let the chili oil rest for a few hours before first use for deeper flavor.
- Always use a clean dry spoon when serving to extend shelf life.
- Adjust chili flakes to control spice level.
Find it online: https://tastyze.com/homemade-spicy-chili-oil/