Easy homemade chilli oil

Name: Easy homemade chilli oil
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 250ml jar
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons chilli flakes; 1 teaspoon Sichuan pepper; 1 teaspoon onion flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 star anise; 4 garlic cloves; 20 gram piece of peeled fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 250 millilitre neutral oil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
1 250ml jar
Calories
2315 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Chinese, International

Easy homemade chilli oil

Damien Carter

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If you haven't made your own chilli oil before, this recipe will change your mind. Not only does it taste better than a shop bought version, but there is something immensely satisfying about the process of making it.Chili oil is a divinely flavourful condiment that is made by infusing oil with Sichuan pepper and other spices. The spicy kick and aromatic flavours of the oil can enhance the taste of many dishes, making it a popular condiment in many cuisines around the world.

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Ingredients

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2 teaspoons chilli flakes
1 teaspoon Sichuan pepper
1 teaspoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon salt
3 star anise
4 garlic cloves finely sliced
20 gram piece of peeled fresh ginger finely sliced
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
250 millilitre neutral oil like vegetable, sunflower or corn

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Instructions

In a heatproof bowl or jug, mix together all the ingredients bar the oil. Ensure it's well combined and that the sugar is lump-freeNote: Use a large bowl or jug. Once you pour the oil onto the spices it will bubble up ferociously. It's imperative that the container is heat proof to handle the hot oil. DO NOT USE PLASTIC
Heat the oil in a deep saucepan on the stove until almost smoking hot. To test it, drop a few chilli flakes into the oil. They should immediately start to sizzle and float to the top.
Remove the oil from the heat and immediately pour it over the spices. Careful, it will sizzle and spit. It might be easier to do this process inside an empty kitchen sink
The oil will keep sizzling and foaming for about 2 minutes. Once it's died down, carefully give the mixture a stir with a spoon and leave it to cool down completely
You can now bottle the mixture in a sterilised jar, or store in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy over noodles or with a variety of other dishes

Nutrition Information

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Calories 2315kcal (116%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 238g (366%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 69g Monounsaturated Fat 139g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 2443mg (102%) Potassium 443mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 1239IU (25%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 122mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1250ml jar

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2315 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	2315kcal	116%
Carbohydrates	54g	18%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	238g	366%
Saturated Fat	19g	95%
Polyunsaturated Fat	69g	406%
Monounsaturated Fat	139g	695%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Sodium	2443mg	102%
Potassium	443mg	9%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	38g	76%
Vitamin A	1239IU	25%
Vitamin C	9mg	10%
Calcium	122mg	12%
Iron	3mg	17%