Description
Spice up your culinary creations with this Homemade Chinese Chili Oil! This flavorful condiment blends the heat of Sichuan chili flakes with aromatic spices, making it a must-have in your kitchen. Perfect for drizzling over dumplings, stirring into noodle dishes, or adding to marinades and soups, this chili oil is easy to make and highly customizable. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a casual dinner, this versatile oil will impress guests and elevate any meal. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a batch that reflects your personal spice preference.
Ingredients
- 40 grams Sichuan chili flakes
- 200 ml rapeseed oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tsp Sichuan pepper
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- Salt
- black rice vinegar
- sweet paprika powder
Instructions
- Measure and chop garlic and ginger finely.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat rapeseed and sesame oil over medium-low heat until hot but not smoking.
- Add garlic, ginger, star anis, Sichuan pepper, black cardamom, bay leaves, and cinnamon; cook for 5-10 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from heat; stir in chili flakes, salt, brown sugar, sweet paprika powder, and black rice vinegar.
- Let cool slightly, then strain into a heat-resistant jar to discard solids.
- Allow resting at room temperature for at least one hour before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month. Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of chili flakes used.