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chili oil

(2 ratings)
aquarius24 avatar
Recipe by
Kathy Curts
@aquarius24
Fontana, CA

Turned out to be a great gift at Christmas. You can drizzle it over pasta, pizza, brush it on grilled meats, add some to your favorite dishes! I make a double batch when I use it for gifts.

(2 ratings)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chili oil

  • 1 c
    peanut oil
  • 6 Tbsp
    chopped, dried red chilies
  • 2-3 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    sesame oil
  • 2-3
    whole red chilies

How To Make chili oil

  • 1
    In a skillet, mix 1C. peanut oil and 6Tbs. dried red chilies. Cook 10 minutes over very low heat. Allow to cool.
  • 2
    When cool, add 2-3 tsp. ground cayenne pepper and 1-2 Tbs. sesame oil. Cover and let stand for at least 12 hours.
  • 3
    Strain through a lined funnel into a sterilized jar or bottle. Add 2-3 whole dried chilies for a decorative effect. Keep in a cool dark place.
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