Chili Garlic Sauce – A Spicy and Flavorful Filipino Condiment | Chili Garlic OIL Recipe

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Bell peppers reduce heat while maintaining flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor.

Wash the chilies then remove the stalks.

Put the chilies in a blender. Add the garlic and cooking oil. Blend for a few seconds until it becomes tiny bits. Do not over-blend.

After blending, pour in a large pan. Cook in low medium heat while stirring continuously. Cook for around 20 to 25 minutes until the chili changes color.

Then, add the other ingredients. Add the sugar, salt, black pepper and oyster sauce. Stir until well blended.

Add vinegar. After adding vinegar, do not stir for 3 minutes. Just let it boil. This is to avoid “raw taste” of the vinegar. After 3 minutes, stir and cook for another 20 minutes.

Once the chili and garlic is cooked, remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Put in a clean dry jar with lid.

Cooking Techniques

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