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Quick & Easy Chinese Chili Oil

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Elevate your culinary creations with Quick & Easy Chinese Chili Oil! This homemade condiment is spicy, aromatic, and incredibly versatile. A few simple ingredients come together to create a rich and flavorful oil that can transform any dish—from noodles to soups and even salads. Perfect for drizzling over steamed vegetables or as a dipping sauce, this chili oil is not only easy to make but also healthier than store-bought alternatives. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a batch that lasts for months, allowing you to enjoy its bold flavors whenever you desire. Customize the heat level to suit your palate and impress friends and family with this thoughtful homemade gift.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole dried Sichuan red chilies (or 1.5 cups Sichuan or Korean red chili flakes)
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 2 ½ cups vegetable oil (or neutral-tasting oil)
  • ¼ tsp Sichuan pepper powder
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 4 slices ginger
  • 1 small onion (quartered, or 1 shallot halved)
  • 4 star anise
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 5 cloves

Instructions

  1. Grind dried red chilies in a food processor until they become small flakes.
  2. Combine chili flakes with minced garlic, Sichuan pepper powder, and salt in a heat-proof bowl.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a pot on low-medium until it reaches around 250°F.
  4. Add ginger, onion, star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the hot oil; simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Strain out the aromatics using a slotted spoon.
  6. Slowly pour the hot oil into the bowl of chili flakes; stir gently to combine.
  7. Allow it to cool before storing in a sterilized glass jar.

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