Chili Oil Homemade is a flavorful addition to your kitchen pantry, perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes. This versatile and aromatic oil is not only a staple in Asian cooking techniques but can also elevate your everyday meals with its rich, spicy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 cup of neutral oil (such as canola or grapeseed oil)
1/2 cup of dried red chili flakes
4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of sesame seeds
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of sugar (optional, to balance heat)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the neutral oil, minced garlic, salt, and sugar over medium heat. Ensure that the saucepan is large enough to avoid any splatter, as the oil can bubble up when heated.
Heat the oil gently, allowing the garlic to infuse for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch closely to prevent burning; the garlic should turn golden brown and become fragrant.
Once the garlic is golden and fragrant, remove the saucepan from the heat. Be careful not to leave the garlic in the hot oil for too long.
In a heatproof bowl or jar, add the dried red chili flakes and sesame seeds.
Carefully pour the hot oil mixture over the chili flakes and sesame seeds. The oil should sizzle upon contact.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then stir well to combine.
Transfer the chili oil to a clean glass jar and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place or in the refrigerator.
