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A bottle of homemade hot chili oil with chili flakes visible inside.

Hot Chili Oil

A simple homemade hot chili oil infused with dried chili flakes or whole dried chilis, perfect for adding heat and flavor to dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Course: condiment
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 tablespoon dried chili flakes or more for a hotter chili (or swap 6-12 whole dried chilis, sliced)
  • 1 cup olive oil

Method
 

  1. Add chili flakes to a clean glass bottle and pour in the oil. Seal the bottle.
  2. Place the oil in a cool, dark place and infuse for at least two weeks.
  3. Strain out the chilis if desired, or leave them in.
  4. Use within 3 months; discard after.

Notes

Adjust chili amount for desired heat level.