Homemade Chili Oil

30 mins
Serves 190
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Directions

  1. 1Chop up 25 cloves of garlic.
  2. 2Add 4 tablespoons of Sichuan Peppercorn, 25 red whole chili, and 2 tablespoons of red chili flakes to a pan. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant. Add the toasted chili to a heat proof bowl
  3. 3Add the 4 cups of oil, 2 bay leaves, and 3 star anise to a pot & heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  4. 4To the bowl with the toasted chili, combine 2.5 tablespoons of Korean red chili flakes, 2 tablespoons of salt, and all the minced garlic. Pour the hot oil mixture into the bowl with the other ingredients & let it sit for 20 minutes.
  5. 5Remove the bay leaf and star anise & blend until smooth. Pour the chili oil into jars.
  6. 6Pour the chili oil into jars.

Ingredients

  • 20 cloves garlic
  • 4 tablespoons Sichuan Peppercorn
  • 25 Red Whole Chilli
  • 2 tablespoons red chilli flakes
  • 4 cups Oil
  • 2 Bay Leaf
  • 2 Star Anise
  • 2.5 tablespoons Korean Red Chili Flakes
  • 2 tablespoons salt

Equipment

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Tips

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