Chili Oil
Chili oil is a pantry staple and a perfect condiment for all your favorite Asian-inspired dishes. This delicious and spicy oil is infused with aromatic Chinese spices and red pepper chili flakes for added heat.
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups canola oil or any neutral oil
- ¼ cup Sichuan chili flakes, or regular chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add your oil. Allow the oil to heat up a few minutes.
- Add in your chili flakes, Sichuan peppercorns, Chinese five spice, salt, and sesame seeds. Stir to combine.
- Once everything has mixed together reduce the heat to low and keep the mixture simmering for at least 30 minutes. You can keep cooking it for up to an hour.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the oil to cool to room temperature.
- Using a funnel, pour the oil into an airtight jar or container. Store it at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Notes
I recommend simmering the oil for an hour, it will produce a fuller flavor
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 881IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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