Homemade Chili Oil
Homemade Chili Oil
Ingredients
For the Chili Oil Base
- 1/3 cup chili flakes
- 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup spring onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
For the Spiced Oil
- 1/2 cup neutral oil
- 2 star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- 1
In a heatproof glass jar, combine the chili flakes, finely chopped garlic cloves, chopped spring onion, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar. Stir gently to mix all ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Pour the neutral oil into a small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Allow the oil to heat for a few minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the star anise, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaf to the heating oil. Continue to heat the oil with the spices for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Carefully remove the whole spices from the hot oil using a slotted spoon or tongs. Discard the spices.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Carefully pour the hot, spiced oil directly over the mixture in the glass jar. The oil will sizzle upon contact with the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly coated and combined with the hot oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Allow the chili oil to cool completely to room temperature before covering. Once cooled, it is ready to enjoy with your favorite dishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Always check for any off smells before consuming.
Kitchen Tools
Homemade Chili Oil
For the Chili Oil Base
- 1/3 cup chili flakes
- 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup spring onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
For the Spiced Oil
- 1/2 cup neutral oil
- 2 star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- 1
In a heatproof glass jar, combine the chili flakes, finely chopped garlic cloves, chopped spring onion, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar. Stir gently to mix all ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Pour the neutral oil into a small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Allow the oil to heat for a few minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the star anise, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaf to the heating oil. Continue to heat the oil with the spices for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Carefully remove the whole spices from the hot oil using a slotted spoon or tongs. Discard the spices.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Carefully pour the hot, spiced oil directly over the mixture in the glass jar. The oil will sizzle upon contact with the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly coated and combined with the hot oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Allow the chili oil to cool completely to room temperature before covering. Once cooled, it is ready to enjoy with your favorite dishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Always check for any off smells before consuming.