Dried Chili Oil

April 30, 2024 by Kimberly

Discover the magic of homemade chili oil! Spicy, flavorful, and perfect for enhancing any dish with just the right kick of heat.

This website uses affiliate links which may earn commission for purchases made at no additional cost to you.

TOTAL TIME

55 min

SERVES

1 cup / 250 ml

DIET

vegan

EVERY RECIPE DESERVES

A Little Love Letter

Dive into the vibrant world of homemade chili oil! This easy-to-make condiment is a game-changer for any kitchen, adding a spicy flair that perfectly balances heat and flavor. It’s a must-try for spice lovers!

Drizzle this fiery chili oil over noodles, pizza, or dumplings to elevate your meals from ordinary to extraordinary. Its robust flavor also makes it a great partner for soups and stews, providing a warm, spicy undertone that delights the palate.

Keep your chili oil in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. It stays fresh for up to a month, ensuring you have a delicious kick of flavor ready anytime.

Hi, I'm Kimberly.

A hopeless romantic when it comes to food. Every recipe I share is a love letter to food itself. I’m so glad you’re here. Make yourself at home and stay a while.

Love,
Kimberly

Kimberly the Zett Signature

If you want to get to know me better,
click here!

LET’S MAKE A PIECE OF HAPPINESS

Dried Chili Oil

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Author: Kimberly
Total Time: 55 min
Yield: 250 ml / 1 cup 1x

Description

Good To Have On Hand

blender
medium-sized saucepan
whisk
a bowl which the medium saucepan fits into
2 medium-sized bowls
2 fine sieves
sealable container (oil bottle)
ice cubes
coffee filter

Ingredients

Units Scale

15 grams (0.5 oz) dried chili peppers
250 milliliters neutral cooking oil

Instructions

Prepare a bowl large enough to fit a medium-sized pot, and fill it with cold water and a handful of ice cubes. Also, hang a fine sieve strainer over one medium-sized bowl and another fine sieve strainer, with a coffee filter inside it, over another medium-sized bowl.
Remove the stems from the chili pepper, chop the rest into coarse pieces, and put them into the blender. Pour in the oil. Blend on the highest setting until the mixture becomes bright orange/red and only tiny pieces of the chili peppers are visible.
Pour the mixture from the blender into a medium-sized pot and heat it over medium heat to a temperature of about 102°-103°C (215°-217°F), and maintain this temperature for the next 10 minutes. Stir occasionally, making sure the temperature remains steady and nothing gets burned.
Now, place the pot in the ice water and stir to cool the oil quickly. Once the oil is almost cold, remove the pot from the water and let it sit for about 30 minutes so that the oil gets more infused.
After the 30 minutes, pour the oil into the prepared fine sieve to catch the coarse particles.
Then, pour the oil into the second sieve, which is equipped with a coffee filter, to catch the remaining finer particles.
Allow the oil to drip through for about 1 hour or maybe more depending on how many remaining particles are in the coffee filter. Once all the oil has passed through the coffee filter, transfer the collected amount of oil into a sealable container or directly into an oil bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.

Notes

The calorie information may vary depending on the product used, country and region.

Dried Chili Oil