Description
This homemade chili oil is a spicy, aromatic condiment made with pantry staples like garlic, shallots, and whole spices. It’s perfect for drizzling over noodles, dumplings, or eggs, and can be customized to your desired heat level.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chili flakes
- 1.5 cups neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or peanut)
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 2 star anise
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Optional: 1 tsp ground paprika
- Optional: 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Combine chili flakes and salt in a heatproof bowl. Add sesame seeds or sugar if desired.
- Heat the neutral oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic, shallots, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves.
- Cook gently until garlic turns golden and aromatic. Remove from heat.
- Strain the hot oil over the chili flakes mixture slowly, allowing the spices to bloom.
- Stir well and let the chili oil cool completely.
- Transfer to a clean jar and store appropriately.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes to control heat level.
- Use clean utensils to avoid contamination.
- Store in a cool, dark place or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Reuse strained garlic and shallots as toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
