Chilli Infused Oil Recipe (How to Make Chilli Oil)
Chilli oil is a spicy condiment made by infusing oil with dried red chillies and chilli flakes. It is a staple in many Asian cuisines, especially in Chinese. The chilli oil is made by gently heating the oil and mixing it with chillies, followed by slowly cooking the chillies in oil. This brings out the heat, spicy flavour and adds a deep red color to the oil. Chilli oil is perfect for adding extra spicy flavour to any dish. It can be used for sauteing, marinating, or as a salad dressing or it can be used to drizzle over noodles, dumplings and fried rice. It is one of the simple and easy ways to make a flavourful oil at the comfort of your home!
Equipment
Sauce Pan
Sieve
Ingredients
- 1 cup Oil I used Sunflower Oil
- 8 no Dry Red Chillies
- 3 tablespoon Red Chilli Flakes
Instructions
- Take oil in a sauce pan and heat it up.
- Add in dry red chilli and let it simmer for a minute. Now add in chilli flakes and switch off the flame.
- Let it sit on couter top till it gets cold. Now pour this oil over a strainer and let it drip. Store this oil in a clean bottle and use in your cooking.
Notes
- You can store this oil on counter top, it will stay good for 2 to 3 months.
- Store this oil in a clean dry bottle.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chilli Infused Oil Recipe (How to Make Chilli Oil)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
103
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Sodium
20
mg
1
%
Potassium
25
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
0.2
g
0
%
Vitamin A
360
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
4
mg
0
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.