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Famous Homemade Chili Oil

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This bold and aromatic chili oil is a flavor-packed condiment that elevates any dish. Made with toasted spices, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes steeped in hot oil, it’s spicy, fragrant, and irresistibly addictive—perfect for noodles, dumplings, stir-fries, and beyond.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup neutral oil (like canola or vegetable oil)
  • 1/4 cup crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns (optional, for numbing spice)
  • 1 small cinnamon stick (optional)
  • 2 star anise pods (optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional for umami depth)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, add the oil, garlic, shallots, and optional whole spices (Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon). Heat over medium-low until the garlic turns golden and fragrant—about 8–10 minutes. Do not burn.
  2. Turn off the heat and let the oil cool slightly for 2 minutes.
  3. In a heatproof bowl, combine the chili flakes, salt, and sugar.
  4. Carefully strain the hot oil over the chili flake mixture. Stir to combine.
  5. Add soy sauce if using, and mix well. Let cool completely.
  6. Transfer to a clean jar and store in the fridge for up to a month. Flavors develop more over time.

Notes

  • For an extra kick, increase the amount of Sichuan peppercorns or chili flakes.
  • This chili oil can be stored in the fridge for up to a month, but the flavors will intensify as it sits.
  • Use this oil to enhance the flavor of stir-fries, dumplings, noodles, or even as a topping for pizza.

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