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chili oil

Aunt Lily's Chili Oil

The BEST chili oil around...
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup red chili flakes
  • 2-3 cups neutral oil peanut, avocado, vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp minced ginger
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp salt + more to taste
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions
 

  • In a heatproof bowl or jar, add the red chili flakes, sesame seeds, garlic, ginger, sugar, salt and cinnamon stick
  • In a small pot, heat the neutral oil over low-medium heat until it reaches about 225-250 degrees F. You'll know it's ready when you drop a piece of garlic or ginger in and it sizzles right away.
  • Carefully pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the heatproof bowl/jar and allow to sizzle for a few minutes.
  • Gently stir and allow to cool slightly before enjoying.