Chili Oil
Countries around the world 🌍 use a variety of different condiments. They either enhance the flavor of a recipe or complement the dish. My pantry and refrigerator are filled with condiments; from ketchup to mustard, mayonnaise and Dijonnaise, Teriyaki sauce, chutney and so on.
In the last few years, I’ve posted some of my Asian condiment recipes including Indonesian Peanut Sauce, Kimchi, Thai Yellow Curry Paste, Asian Peanut Dressing, Sweet Chili Sauce, Pickled Ginger, Gyoza Sauce, and more 😉.
Here’s another one to add to that list 📃… my Chili Oil! If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, let me explain…
If you enjoy Chinese cuisine, you’ve obviously been to a Chinese restaurant several times. Depending on where you went, you probably saw a little bottle on the table next to the soy sauce filled with red pepper flakes and whole hot peppers. This spicy little condiment is Chili Oil…
Is it crazy hot? Not for my taste but keep in mind that I do eat some spicy foods. This condiment is hot but not insanely so that you’ll need a fire extinguisher 🧯 to calm down the fire in your mouth. Again, it all depends on how much heat you can handle.
I find this condiment quite enjoyable. With the combination of ingredients, this oil has just the right amount of flavor and spiciness. The use of Sichuan peppercorns gives a nice touch to it. I like to use this oil for my Spicy Pork Gyoza 🥟 recipe. It brings the dumplings to a whole new level of yumminess! I also add a little in my Slow Cooker Pepper Beef, giving the dish a “je ne sais quoi”…
As I will be sharing more Asian condiments in the future including my Dabu-dabu Salsa which is so lovely when paired with fish 🐟 and seafood, this Chili Oil is a great addition to your kitchen condiment collection. It goes well in soups, stir fries, and so on… you just have to give it a try!
Bon Appétit!🍽
Here are some great Asian inspired recipes for you to try…😀
– Dakgangjeong ~ Sweet & Spicy Crispy Korean Chicken
– Chinese 5 Spice Spare Ribs
– Easy Miso Glazed Salmon
– Crispy Ginger Beef
– Sambal Green Beans
– Szechuan Asian Chicken
– Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
– Vietnamese Summer Rolls
– Sweet & Sour Pineapple Pork
– Quick & Easy Bok Choy
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Chili Oil
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red pepper flakes
- 2 whole dried red chilies
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt
- 1 cup grapeseed oil (substitute canola or any other flavorless oil)) tips & tricks
- 1/2 tbsp. Sichuan peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
Directions
- Add red pepper flakes in a large measuring cup and place a fine sieve; set aside.
- In a mason jar, add dried chili peppers, granulated sugar and sea salt; set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine grapeseed oil and Sichuan peppercorns; whisk. Heat up the oil mixture until a slight smoke comes up, around 350ºF.
- Remove from the heat and carefully pour in the sieve sitting over the measuring cup - the mixture will sizzle. Discard the peppercorns, stir and let it cool off before pouring it in the mason jar (these jars can handle around 205-207ºF).
- After pouring the oil into the prepared mason jar, stir again and let it cool down. Add some sesame oil, stir once again and close the lid. Store at room temperature.
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