Chili Garlic Oil Recipe
Make this chili garlic oil recipe to easily add flavor to your favorite dishes - from noodles and pasta, to salads and more. It's so easy to make and can be made in advance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup neutral oil such as vegetable, canola, or peanut oil
- ¼ to ½ cup dried red chili flakes or to taste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2-3 dried bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2-3 star anise
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the neutral oil over medium heat until it reaches around 300°F (150°C). You can use a thermometer to monitor the temperature if available.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the dried red chili flakes, minced garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, whole black peppercorns, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and star anise to the saucepan.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and let the spices infuse into the oil for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld together. Next, add the salt and stir well.
- Continue to cook the oil for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to deepen the flavors.
- Once the chili garlic oil is fragrant and the spices have infused into the oil, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes.
- Using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the oil to remove the solids and transfer the infused oil to a clean, heatproof container or glass jar. Allow the chili garlic oil to cool completely before sealing the container.