How to Make Hot Chili Oil in Just 15 Minutes

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: dried chili flakes

Dried chili flakes provide heat at a lower cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive than olive oil.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is more accessible and affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lemon juice

Bottled lemon juice is a cost-effective alternative.

In a pan over medium heat, heat oil.

Cook minced garlic until lightly browned and crisp.

Add chopped green onion. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.

Add Korean pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

Add a pinch of salt and a splash of soy sauce. Cook for another 1 minute.

Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Transfer to a container and refrigerate.

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