Description
Fiery homemade garlic chili oil elevates simple dishes with its intense, bold flavor profile. Crisp garlic and red pepper flakes meld seamlessly, creating a versatile condiment you’ll drizzle on everything from dumplings to noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) chili flakes
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) neutral oil
Preparation Equipment:
- 1 cutting board
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 glass jar or container for storage
Serving Accessories:
- 1 spoon for serving
- 1 funnel (optional)
Instructions
- Gather chili flakes and fresh garlic, placing them in a sturdy, heat-resistant glass container.
- Select a neutral cooking oil and heat in a small saucepan until it reaches approximately 350°F, watching carefully for slight smoking and rippling texture.
- Test oil temperature by dropping a small garlic piece; it should sizzle immediately but not burn.
- Slowly and carefully drizzle the blazing hot oil over the garlic and chili flakes, ensuring even distribution and preventing splatter.
- Gently stir the mixture with a long metal spoon, allowing the aromatics to infuse and release their intense flavors.
- Let the chili oil cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes, enabling the ingredients to meld and develop a rich, complex taste.
- Transfer the finished chili oil to a clean, sterilized glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, ensuring no moisture remains inside.
- Refrigerate the oil, which will keep for approximately 2-3 weeks, and allow flavors to continue developing.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting the amount of chili flakes to suit personal spice tolerance.
- Select high-quality neutral oils like vegetable or grapeseed for a clean, pure flavor profile.
- Sterilize glass jars thoroughly to prevent bacterial growth and extend the condiment’s shelf life.
- Experiment with additional aromatic ingredients like sesame seeds or green onions for extra depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Heating
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg