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Easy homemade chilli oil
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 250ml jar
Calories: 2315 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese , International
Ingredients
- 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
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
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.