How to make Chili Oil ***EASY 5 MIN RECIPE*** CHINESE HOT SAUCE (中国辣椒油)

dried red chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh peppers add a vibrant flavor, while cayenne is more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil can enhance flavor, while canola is budget-friendly.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds add nutrition, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are a cost-effective alternative.

Heat 1 cup of grape seed or vegetable oil in a medium-high heat saucepan for 3 to 5 minutes

Add a small piece of ginger to the hot oil and remove it when it turns golden brown

Turn off the heat and carefully pour in the hot oil over the red pepper powder, sesame seeds, Szechuan peppercorn, and sesame oil

Add bay leaf to the mixture

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