5 from 4 votes
Chili Oil Recipe
This Chili Oil Recipe has been used on so many dishes lately, we had to share it with you! This is a simple tutorial with variation on how to make chili oil at home and how you can use it. It needs just a few minutes and it adds a punch of flavor when drizzled over any meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
20
spoons
Calories:
153 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese, Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons scallions minced (we use the white parts)
- 2 Tablespoons ginger Findley diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2-3 Tablespoons chili flakes MORE OR LESS OT YOUR TASTE
Notes
- Choose a type of oil that's neutral in taste with a high smoking point. We LOVE avocado oil for this recipe!
- Make sure to heat up the oil to a point where it's hot but not smoking. Ideally a temperature of 350 degrees F up to 375 degrees F is best. If it gets too hot, remove it from the heat and let it cool down to the correct tempertaure, as it can burn the chilli flakes.
- The chilli mix can be simply a blend of different chilli flakes if you don't to add the remaining ingredients.
- To flavor up the chili oil recipe we added minced ginger, garlic, scallions and sesame seeds. But it's definitely not necessary.
- If you're infusing the oil with whole spice, add them to the oil while it's heating up, not to the chilli flakes mix.
- Whole spices like cinnamon sticks, cardamoms, cloves, anise, all spice and any other works well.
- If you prefer a smooth chili oil recipe, simply strain the oil after it has infused for a couple hours.
- to store the oil, simply wait until it cools down and seal the jar. Keep it at room temperature in your pantry for upto 1 month and use it when needed.
- We love it over eggs! It makes the perfect breakfast. Just cook your sunny side eggs and once down, drizzle the chili oil right on top for a tasty finish to the dish.
- We also love it over this Asian cucumber salad (recipe coming soon!) or salmon. Use it on salad dressings, sandwiches, or over a Hot Honey Chicken. It's also perfect tossed with Spicy Ramen Bowl, Easy Stir Fry Recipe or Sushi Bowl.