Homemade Chili Oil Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 12 hours
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 12 hours 10 minutes
🥄 Servings: 1 bottle
Description:
Chili oil is a versatile pantry staple, perfect for enhancing the flavor of various dishes like pasta, soups, stir-fries, sauces, bruschetta, and dips. This easy-to-make condiment adds a delightful kick to your culinary creations. Elevate your bread dipping experience by mixing this oil with fresh herbs, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper for a spicy and aromatic dip. Plus, it makes a thoughtful addition to gift baskets!
Ingredients:
- 12 dried chili peppers
- 2 cups corn oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chili Oil Base:
- Begin by chopping up the dried chili peppers.
- In a pan, combine the chopped chili peppers with corn oil.
- Heat the mixture over low heat for about 10 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t get too hot. We want to infuse the oil with the chili flavor without burning the peppers.
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Infuse the Oil:
- Once heated, remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature.
- After cooling, add sesame oil and ground cayenne pepper to the mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Cover the pan and let the flavors meld for at least 12 hours or overnight. This step allows the oil to absorb the essence of the chili peppers, enhancing its flavor.
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Strain and Bottle the Oil:
- After the infusion period, it’s time to strain the oil. Place a funnel lined with cheesecloth over a clean bottle.
- Carefully pour the infused oil through the cheesecloth-lined funnel, straining out the chili pepper solids.
- Seal the bottle tightly to preserve the freshness of the chili oil.
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Optional Gift Addition:
- If you’re making this chili oil as a gift, consider adding a few dried chili peppers to the bottle for visual appeal and extra heat.
Serving Suggestions:
- Drizzle over pasta dishes for a spicy kick.
- Enhance the flavor of soups and stir-fries by adding a splash of chili oil.
- Use as a marinade base for meats and vegetables.
- Mix with vinegar and soy sauce for a zesty salad dressing.
- Create a spicy bread dip by combining the chili oil with fresh herbs, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 4139.4
- Total Fat: 464.9g
- Saturated Fat: 60.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 7.8mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 8.7g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9g
- Sugar: 3.3g
- Protein: 1.6g
Keywords:
Salad Dressings, Chinese, Asian, Spicy, Weeknight, Canning, Easy, Inexpensive
Tips:
- Adjust the amount of ground cayenne pepper according to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Store the chili oil in a cool, dark place to maintain its flavor and quality.
- Experiment with different types of chili peppers for unique flavor profiles.
- Personalize the chili oil by adding herbs and spices like garlic, ginger, or Sichuan peppercorns for additional depth of flavor.
Enjoy the Versatility of Homemade Chili Oil!
This homemade chili oil recipe adds a fiery touch to your favorite dishes, making every bite an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you’re using it as a cooking ingredient or a finishing touch, this flavorful condiment is sure to elevate your meals to new heights. Make a batch today and enjoy the convenience and versatility of having homemade chili oil in your kitchen!
