Chili Oil

1 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start with a whole head of garlic and roughly chop it.
  2. 2Thinly slice a large shallot using a mandoline.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, combine gochugaru, chili flakes, shiitake mushroom powder, optional MSG, sugar, and grated ginger.
  4. 4In a small pot, add neutral oil, garlic, and shallots; slowly bring the heat up to 350°F.
  5. 5Once the garlic and shallot are golden, carefully strain them.
  6. 6Bring the oil back up to temperature and pour it over the spices.
  7. 7Add soy sauce and rice vinegar.
  8. 8Add toasted sesame seeds.
  9. 9Once cooled, add the fried garlic and shallots.
  10. 10Mix well and transfer to a mason jar.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Neutral Oil
  • 10 cloves Garlic
  • 1 large Shallot
  • 2 ⅔ cup Gochugaru
  • 2 ⅔ cup Chili Flakes
  • 2 inch knob Ginger
  • 2 tsp Shitake Mushroom Powder
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp MSG
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Toasted Sesame Seeds

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlsmall potstrainerfunnelmason jar