Homemade Rayu Recipe (Japanese Chili Oil)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
107 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Japanese
Homemade Rayu Recipe (Japanese Chili Oil)
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Japanese Rayu, aka La-yu, is a pungent chili oil made by infusing sesame oil with spicy chilies and other aromatics, a popular dipper and condiment.
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Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 thumb-sized knob of ginger peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon minced scallions or use shallot
- 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil or other neutral oil
- 3 tablespoons Gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes – or use other red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon shichimi togarashi optional
Instructions
- Add the garlic, ginger, scallions, and sesame oil to a small pot or saucepan.
- Heat to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring a bit, until the ingredients start to lightly brown.
- Pour the oil into a mixing bowl and stir in the togarashi and red pepper flakes. Mix well and cool. Strain if desired.
- Store in a sealed container. Lasts 1-2 months. Best if stored in the refrigerator.
Notes
- This recipe is very customizable. Other ingredients you can use include star anise, black peppercorns, cinnamon, dried shrimp or scallops (like XO Sauce), sesame seeds, and others.
- You can also use a mix of neutral oils instead of toasted sesame oil.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
107kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.5g
(1%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
69mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
955IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 955IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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