Ginger Scallion Oil with Chilies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
90 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Chinese
Ginger Scallion Oil with Chilies
Description
This flavorful Ginger Scallion Oil with Chilies begins by mincing fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, and optionally fresh red chili peppers. These are gently fried in neutral oil over medium heat for about 15 to 30 minutes until the ginger turns a deeper golden yellow and the aromatics become tender without crisping or browning. Then soy sauce, sugar, Shaoxing wine, and salt are added to round out the flavor.
The result is a fragrant, richly flavored oil that combines warmth from ginger, sharpness from garlic and scallions, and a mild heat from chilies when included. It adds brightness and savory depth to plain rice, noodles, steamed vegetables, or grilled meats by spooning over the top before serving.
This oil can be stored sealed in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making it a convenient and versatile kitchen condiment to enhance many dishes.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons ginger (minced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 3 scallions (minced)
- 4 red chili peppers chopped, optional, fresh
- ½ cup neutral oil (like vegetable or canola oil)
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the ginger, garlic, scallions, and chili peppers. In a saucepan, heat ½ cup of oil over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and fry gently for about 15 min. until the color deepens into a darker, more golden yellow. If the ginger sizzles too much, turn the heat down to medium or medium low; the ginger should not visibly crisp or brown.
- Next, add the garlic and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. Follow with the scallions, stirring until the scallions are cooked through. Add the chili peppers and stir to combine, letting the peppers cook through as well.
- Finally, add the soy sauce, sugar, Shaoxing wine, and salt (feel free to add salt to taste). Use immediately or store in an airtight tupperware container or glass jar on the top shelf of your refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately two-thirds of a cup of ginger scallion oil with chilies.
- Store the prepared oil in an airtight container on the refrigerator's top shelf for up to two weeks to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 22.5mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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