How to Make Chili Oil
How to Make Chili Oil yields a fragrant, ruby-hued condiment infused with crushed red pepper, cinnamon, star anise, and tingly Sichuan peppercorns. Gently warmed oil draws out deep spice aromas while staying clear and bright, perfect for drizzling over noodles, dumplings, eggs, or roasted vegetables. Ideal to keep on hand for weeknight meals or to finish dishes before serving.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook3 mins
- Serves14
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Place the crushed red pepper, cinnamon stick, star anise, Szechuan peppercorns, and garlic in a heatproof bowl.
- 3
Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium until it reaches 225 degrees F to 250 degrees F (110 degrees C to 120 degrees C), 3 to 4 minutes. It is hot enough when a few flakes of crushed red pepper sizzle in the oil.
- 4
Pour the oil over the spices. Let it stand until completely cooled, about 1 hour.
- 5
Strain out the spices with a fine-mesh sieve, if desired.
- 6
Label and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. For best results, always use clean utensils when handling the oil.
- Calories 139.71 kcal Moderate
- Protein 0.06 g Low Source
- Carbs 1.36 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.56 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.22 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 3.59 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.12 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.02 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.01 g Low Source
- Calcium 2.47 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.03 mg Low Source
- Potassium 3.19 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
How to Make Chili Oil is a Chinese side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 8 mins, serves 14, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Granulated Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, and Sichuan Peppercorns. Each serving provides about 139.71 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is How to Make Chili Oil?
- It is a Chinese chili recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is How to Make Chili Oil made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Granulated Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, Sichuan Peppercorns, Star Anise. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make How to Make Chili Oil?
- About 8 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 3 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 139.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is How to Make Chili Oil easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
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