Description
Enjoy the spicy kick of homemade Chili Garlic Oil with this salt-free recipe. Perfect for adding flavor to a variety of dishes, this versatile condiment is easy to make and can be customized to suit your heat preference.
Ingredients
Neutral Oil:
1 cup
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1/4 cup
Garlic:
6 cloves, minced
Shallot:
1 small, finely chopped
Tomato Paste:
1 tablespoon (optional, for color and depth)
Smoked Paprika:
1/2 teaspoon
Ground Sichuan Peppercorns:
1/4 teaspoon (optional, for a numbing kick)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium-low heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Add Aromatics: Add the garlic and shallot, cook gently for 4–6 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Enhance Flavor: Lower the heat, stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, and Sichuan peppercorns. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Add Chili Flakes: Remove from heat, stir in the crushed red pepper flakes. Let the oil cool.
- Store: Transfer to a jar, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- This salt-free version is suitable for low-sodium diets.
- Adjust heat level with more or fewer chili flakes.
- Great as a topping for noodles, eggs, rice dishes, roasted vegetables, or stir-fries.
- Blend the cooled oil slightly for a smoother consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
