Spicy Garlic Chili Oil Recipe
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Spicy Garlic Chili Oil Recipe
Description
This Spicy Garlic Chili Oil Recipe starts by gently frying thinly sliced garlic in avocado oil until it begins to turn golden, which brings out a toasted garlic flavor without bitterness. Toasted sesame seeds are added to deepen the nutty profile. The hot aromatics are then mixed with crushed red chili flakes to create an infused chili oil that carries both heat and layered flavor.
This chili oil is suitable as a dipping sauce for dumplings or potstickers, a finishing drizzle for ramen noodles or soups, or a stir-fry oil to add flavor to vegetables and proteins. The controlled cooking of garlic ensures it crisps without burning.
Swapping some avocado oil for pure sesame oil can add a delicate smoky note. The recipe notes servings and nutrition for a half tablespoon amount, allowing flexibility in usage.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic , peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 TBSP sesame seeds toasted
- 1 TBSP red chili flakes crushed
Instructions
- Add crushed red chili flakes to a small heat-safe bowl and set aside. I like using crushed red pepper flakes, but multiple varieties will work here!
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Once hot, add thinly sliced garlic and pan fry, stirring often, until garlic is just beginning to turn golden, approx. 2 minutes.
- Stir in sesame seeds and cook an additional minute until garlic is crisp and toasty. Take care not to overcook the garlic as it will continue crisping once removed from heat.
- Carefully transfer mixture to the red pepper flake bowl. Mix well and allow to cool.
- Use as a dipping oil for dumplings or potstickers, as a base or drizzling oil for ramen noodle bowls and soups, and as a stir fry oil for sauteeing veggies and protein. Enjoy!
Notes
- Replacing part of the avocado oil with sesame oil adds smoky flavor.
- Cooking garlic just until golden ensures crispness without bitterness.
- Use about half a tablespoon per serving; adjust quantity to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 297IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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