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Best Homemade Crispy Chili Garlic Oil

Best Homemade Crispy Chili Garlic Oil

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Best Homemade Crispy Chili Garlic Oil is an essential condiment for spice lovers, designed to elevate your meals with a burst of flavor. This easy-to-make oil combines the crunch of crispy shallots and garlic with a blend of aromatic spices, creating a rich, versatile topping perfect for drizzling over noodles, rice, or even as a dipping sauce for dumplings. With its long shelf life and customizable spice levels, you can always have this zesty oil on hand to enhance your favorite dishes. Whether you’re adding a kick to breakfast eggs or marinating grilled meats, this homemade chili garlic oil is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 500 g sunflower oil
  • 6 shallots (thinly sliced)
  • 10 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
  • 3 tbsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Fry the aromatics: In a deep pan, heat sunflower oil over medium heat. Add sliced shallots and garlic; fry until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain on paper towels.
  2. Prepare the spice mix: In a heatproof bowl, combine chili flakes, chili powder, brown sugar, and salt.
  3. Infuse the oil: Allow the fried oil to cool slightly before pouring it over the spice mix in the bowl. Stir gently.
  4. Return the aromatics: Add the crispy shallots and garlic back into the spiced oil mixture; stir well.
  5. Finish the oil: Mix in soy sauce thoroughly.
  6. Cool and store: Let it cool completely before transferring to sterilized glass jars for refrigeration.

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