Pairs well with Homemade Crispy Chili Oil
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Homemade Crispy Chili Oil
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A versatile and flavorful homemade chili oil infused with spices and crispy bits, perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes.
00:20:00 total
Serves 8
medium
Sauce / Dressing / Flavoured Butter
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Ingredients
- vegetable oil - 300ml (300ml)
- shallot - 1 (thinly sliced)
- serrano chilies - 2 (chopped)
- garlic cloves - 6 large (thinly sliced)
- star anise - 3
- black peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
- szechuan pepper - 1 teaspoon
- red chili flakes - 3 tablespoons
- soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- light brown sugar - 1 teaspoon
- MSG - 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced shallot, chopped serrano chilies, thinly sliced garlic cloves, and star anise.
- Fry Ingredients: Fry the ingredients for approximately 10 minutes, or until they become crisp and golden brown. Avoid overcooking or burning.
- Combine Spices: In a separate bowl, combine the black peppercorns, red chili flakes, soy sauce, light brown sugar, and MSG.
- Mix with Hot Oil: Strain the hot oil from the pan into the bowl containing the spice mixture. Stir well to combine, allowing the chili flakes to become crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Set aside the strained ingredients to cool, then add them to your oil and spice mixture. Stir thoroughly to incorporate. Serve immediately or store for later use.
