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Homemade Rayu Recipe (Japanese Chili Oil)

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 107 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Japanese

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

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  1. Add the garlic, ginger, scallions, and sesame oil to a small pot or saucepan.
  2. Heat to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring a bit, until the ingredients start to lightly brown.
  3. Pour the oil into a mixing bowl and stir in the togarashi and red pepper flakes. Mix well and cool. Strain if desired.
  4. 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

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

% 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.