🌶️Making your own chili oil is easy and worth the effort.
🔥Chili oil adds a flavorful and spicy kick to your dishes.
🍝Chili oil is perfect for enhancing the taste of noodles, dumplings, and other dishes.
⏲️There are two versions of chili oil - a long version and a quick version, each with their own unique flavors.
🧅You can customize your chili oil by adding different herbs, spices, and aromatics like garlic, ginger, and green onions.
How long does homemade chili oil last?
—Homemade chili oil can last for months when stored in the refrigerator.
Can I use different types of chili flakes?
—Yes, you can use different types of chili flakes, such as Korean chili flakes or standard American red chili flakes.
What oils can I use to make chili oil?
—You can use oils with high smoke points, such as avocado oil, peanut oil, or another high heat neutral cooking oil.
Can I add other ingredients to customize the flavor of the chili oil?
—Yes, you can add other ingredients like sesame seeds, soy sauce, vinegar, or your preferred spices and herbs to customize the flavor of the chili oil.
What are some dishes that go well with chili oil?
—Chili oil pairs well with dishes like noodles, dumplings, grilled meat, fish, salads, and sandwiches.
00:00Introduction to making delicious chili oil.
01:19Preparation and slicing of aromatics (green onions, ginger, shallots, garlic).
04:01Toasting of whole spices (cinnamon stick, Szechuan peppercorn, star anise, cloves).
06:14Grinding of chili flakes using a spice grinder.
07:25Combining chili flakes, toasted spices, and aromatics in a mason jar.
09:18Making the quick version of chili oil with simpler ingredients.
09:38Tasting and enjoying the homemade chili oil.
