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5-Min Chili Oil Recipe—BETTER Than Store Bought!

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Chili Oil

Cultural Context

Chili oil is a popular condiment in Chinese cuisine, often used to enhance the flavor of dishes or as a dipping sauce.

ChineseCNother
15 min
easy
10 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup dried red chili flakes
2 tablespoons paika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon five spice powder
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 cup grape seed oil
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 tablespoons scallion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon gang vinegar

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1

Combine red chili flakes, paika, salt, five spice powder, and sesame seeds in a bowl.

2

In a pot over medium heat, pour in grape seed oil.

3

Add ginger, scallion, and garlic to the oil and cook until aromatic for about 2 minutes.

4

Remove ginger, scallion, and garlic from the oil.

5

Ensure the oil temperature is around 325°F.

6

Using a multiple step pouring process, pour one scoop of hot oil over the chili flake mixture and whisk immediately.

7

Pour the remainder of the hot oil over the mixture and whisk again.

8

Add gang vinegar to the mixture to cool down the oil.

Equipment Needed

small saucepanheatproof bowljar or bottle for storage

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Dietary

vegangluten-freenut-free

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