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How to make chili oil
A simple way to make chili oil at home, which is an essential in many Chinese cuisines
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Dips & Condiments
Cuisine:
Chinese/Indo Chinese
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
2003
kcal
Author:
Wajiha
Ingredients
1
cup
oil
any oil that you use for cooking
1
tbsp
red chili powder
1
tbsp
crushed red chili flakes
Instructions
Add oil to wok or pan and heat it for 3 to 4 minutes at high flame
When you see your oil is hot enough to deep fry food, turn off the flame and add red chili power and chili flakes.
Give the oil a good stir and let it cool down to room temperature.
Cover the oil once it cools down and let it sit overnight.
The next day, transfer the oil into a glass jar using a strainer to filter out the chili flakes and powder.
Store and use when needed
Notes
The shelf life of this oil is long. Store it in a glass jar with an airtight lid, and it can last for over a year.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
2003
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
225
g
|
Saturated Fat:
17
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
64
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
142
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
131
mg
|
Potassium:
156
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
2372
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.1
mg
|
Calcium:
26
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg