Peanut Rayu (Japanese Peanut Chilli Oil)

15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Roast peanuts for 15 mins at 200c/400f, allow to cool.
  2. 2Add thinly sliced garlic to cold oil. Bring to medium heat until golden and crisp. Remove garlic and heat oil to 130c.
  3. 3Add chilli flakes, powder, salt, and sugar to a bowl. Pour hot oil over mixture and mix well. Allow to cool.
  4. 4Stir in peanuts, crispy garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and soy sauce.

Ingredients

  • 100 g peanuts
  • 12 garlic cloves
  • 200 ml neutral flavoured oil
  • 2 tbsp Korean pepper flakes (or chilli flakes)
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder
  • 1.5 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce

Equipment

ovenbaking traysmall saucepanmetal bowlspoon