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Quick & Easy Chinese Chili Oil

Quick & Easy Chinese Chili Oil
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Experience the delightful kick of homemade Quick & Easy Chinese Chili Oil, an aromatic blend that will elevate your culinary creations. Made with vibrant red chili flakes, fresh garlic, ginger, and a medley of warming spices, this versatile condiment is a must-have for any kitchen. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this spicy oil to drizzle over noodles, enhance stir-fries, or serve as a dipping sauce for your favorite snacks. Forget store-bought options; this all-natural recipe is customizable to suit your heat preference and free from preservatives. With a shelf life of up to six months in the fridge, you’ll always have a flavorful addition ready to spice up your meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole dried Sichuan red chilies (or 1.5 cups Sichuan or Korean red chili flakes)
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 2 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • ¼ tsp Sichuan pepper powder
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 4 slices ginger
  • 1 small onion (quartered)
  • 4 star anise
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 5 cloves

Instructions

  1. Grind dried red chilies in a food processor until they turn into small flakes. Transfer to a large heat-proof bowl with minced garlic, Sichuan pepper powder, and salt.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over low-medium heat to about 250°F.
  3. Add ginger, onion, star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cloves into the hot oil. Simmer for 20-25 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove aromatics from the oil using a slotted spoon and discard them.
  5. Carefully pour the hot oil into the bowl with chili flakes and stir to combine.
  6. Allow the mixture to cool before transferring it to a sterilized glass jar for storage.

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