Best Chilli Oil Recipe | Chilli Oil | How to make Chilli Oil

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor while canola oil is more cost-effective.

dried red chilies

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: crushed red pepper flakes

Cayenne offers similar heat, while crushed red pepper is often cheaper.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a nutty flavor, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add dried red chilies and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Stir in sesame seeds and salt to taste.

Add sichuan peppercorns for a numbing spice, if desired.

Transfer to a clean jar and let infuse for at least 24 hours before using.

Store in a cool, dark place for up to a month.

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