Chili Oil

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Roughly chop a whole head of garlic.
  2. 2Thinly slice a large shallot.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, combine 2/3 of a cup of Gochugaru, another 2/3 of a cup of chili flakes, Shiitake mushroom powder, optional MSG, optional sugar, and some grated ginger.
  4. 4In a small pot, add in your neutral oil, garlic, and shallots.
  5. 5Slowly bring your heat up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. 6Once the garlic and shallot are nicely golden, carefully strain them.
  7. 7Bring that oil back up to temperature and then carefully pour it over your spices.
  8. 8Add a little soy sauce and a little bit of rice vinegar.
  9. 9Add sesame seeds.
  10. 10Once it's cooled, add in your fried garlic and shallots.

Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 cup Gochugaru
  • 2 cup Chili flakes
  • Shiitake mushroom powder
  • MSG
  • sugar
  • grated ginger
  • neutral oil
  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

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Tips

  • Do not heat the oil and then add the garlic and shallots, instead slowly bring up the heat with them in the oil.
  • Once cooled, add in the fried garlic and shallots.