Asian Chilli Oil

Recipe by: Alexandra May 19, 2019 Sauces

Description

Do you love the chilli oil at your favourite Asian restaurant? if yes, you need only two ingredients to replicate the spicy condiment at home.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 tbsp dried red chilli pepper flakes (or ground cayenne)

Directions

Set out a clean, dry glass bowl or jar and add the chilli pepper.

In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat for a few min, just until it begins to smoke. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the oil to cool in the pan for a min or two.

Pour the oil slowly and carefully over the chili pepper, making sure that the oil completely covers the chilli pepper. If necessary, use a spoon to stir so that all the chili is submerged.

Set the oil aside to cool for at least an hour or two.

Once cooled, you can taste the oil. If it's to your liking, strain the oil to remove the crushed or ground chilli pepper. If you'd like more heat and flavor, cover the oil and allow it to infuse overnight or for as long as desired before straining.

Once strained, store the oil in a clean, airtight glass container. If you used whole dried chilli peppers, they can be returned to the oil to gradually intensify its colour and flavour.

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