The best homemade chilli oil recipe
There are some great store-bought chilli oil options, but why not try make your own with a few kitchen staples and ingredients?
Ingredients
Base ingredients
- dry chilli flakes
- neutral oil vegetable oil, rapeseed oil
- salt
Aromatics
- star anise
- whole garlic, peeled
- shallots
- ginger, sliced
- sichuan peppercorns
- bay leaves
- cinnamon stick
Extra flavour boosters
- sesame seeds
- soy sauce
- sugar
Instructions
- Add chilli flakes, salt, and any optional sesame seeds into a heatproof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, add oil and all the aromatics (garlic, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, etc.). Heat on low to medium heat for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The garlic should slowly turn golden brown, and the oil will be fragrant, don’t let it burn!
- Remove the aromatics from the oil with a slotted spoon or fine mesh strainer. Carefully pour the hot oil over the chilli flakes - it should sizzle! Stir well to bloom the flavours.
- Let the chilli oil cool completely before transferring it to a clean, airtight jar. Store at room temperature for up to 1 month, or refrigerate for up to 3 months.