Chili Oil - Korean Chilli oil
Delicious, Flavorful and extremely versatile, chili oil which can be easily made from scratch. Chili oil can be very handy in making many delicious recipes
Ingredients
- 1 Star Anise
- 4 Cloves
- 1/2 tsp Sichuan Peppercorns
- 1/2 Pepper corn
- 4 Cardamom
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup Korean red chili powder (gochugaru)
- 4 pods Garlic chopped
- 1.2 inch Ginger Grated
- 2 tsp White sesame seeds
- 2 cups Avocado oil
- 1/2 cup Spring onion chopped
- splash Rice vinegar
Instructions
- Dry roast Star anise, Cloves, Peppercorns, cardamom, bay leaves till nice aroma released. Remove it from fire
- Simmer Oil, spring onion, garlic, ginger in a pan for 30 mins. Switch it off
- In a heat proof bottle take chili powder, sesame seeds, roasted ingredients, salt, rice vinegar. Strain hot oil into it
- Once cool down keep it in fridge, let it sit for at least 1 day. Strain it. And use the oil
Notes
Notes
- For best tasting heat the oil in medium low flame
- I have tried with Sesame oil too. I like both the version
- You can add grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon while boiling the oil
- Leave to infuse for at least for a dat before using. This allows the flavors to combine.
- Keep the oil in the fridge for longer shelf life
- More you keep the spiciness tend to reduce
Health benefits of Chili oil
- Chili oil contains Vitamins A, E, and K
- Chili believed to help in weight management
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