Homemade Spicy Chili Oil

Mise En Place for Spicy Chili Oil

Equipment:

• Small saucepot
• 4 cup measuring cup
• Strainer thats fits the top of the measuring cup
• 2 cup mason jar with lid

Ingredients:

• Vegetable oil
• Sichuan peppercorns
• Star Anise
• Cinnamon sticks
• Bay leaves
• Crushed red pepper powder
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt

Let’s make Homemade Spicy Chili Oil!

You’re only 30 minutes away from spicy chili oil deliciousness!

Prep:

Measure out all ingredients and have your strainer and measuring cup handy.

Cook:

Pour the oil into your sauce pot. Add the Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves. Place the pot over medium high heat. Bring the oil up to a slight boil then reduce to a low simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes.

While the oil is simmering, add the crushed red pepper powder, crushed red pepper flakes and kosher salt to your measuring cup and perch the strainer on top.

Slowly pour the spicy Sichuan chili oil through the strainer into the cup. Stir and let it cool before transferring to your 2 cup mason jar. Store in the fridge when not using. It will keep for 6 months.

Eat:

Drizzle your Homemade Spicy Chili Oil over anything. Rice and pasta dishes, sandwiches.. literally anywhere you need some spice in your life. Need some inspo then try this chili oil on Simple Kale Fried Rice, Mushroom and Coconut Soup with Ramen its even good on Fried Egg and Tomato Toast.

FAQ’s

What are Sichuan Peppercorns?

• Sichuan peppercorns are a fragrant mouth numbing peppercorn used in asian dishes. Read more about them at the Spruce Eats.

What is Star Anise?

• Star anise looks like a rusted star and is a sweet warm spice that tastes like fennel or licorice. learn more about star anise from this masterclass article

Where can I find crushed red pepper powder?

• Most asian supermarkets carry it or you can buy it online.

How long does homemade chili oil last in the fridge?

• Homemade chili oil will last 6 months in the fridge.

*original post was published on July 2020