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Two glass jars of homemade chili oil, one with a wooden spoon inside.

Homemade Chilli Oil

Discover how to make a flavorful homemade chilli oil that adds a spicy kick to any dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Course: condiment
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oil
  • 1 cup Peanut oil or canola, sunflower, or neutral vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Chilli flakes
  • 3 cloves Garlic sliced
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Msg optional, or chicken powder
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 cup Peanut oil or canola, sunflower, or neutral vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds raw or natural
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Msg optional, or chicken powder
  • 3 slices Ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic sliced
  • 1 pod Star anise
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves
  • 1 stick Cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Heat oil and add garlic, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, bay leaves, and cinnamon. Let fragrant for 5 minutes.
  2. Add chili flakes, sesame seeds, salt, and Msg. Cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before storing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a month.