Chili Oil
Although spicy, this Chinese condiment is also quite flavorful! This Chili Oil can be used in soups, dim sum, stir fries, sauces and much more
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red pepper flakes
- 2 whole dried red chilies
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp. ground Himalayan sea 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.