Chili Garlic Oil Recipe
A flavor enhancer in any dish, this chili garlic oilcan be added to your stews, pasta or noodles dishes, sprinkled in soups, paired in dipping sauces. So many things you can do with this oil!
Equipment
- Chopping board and knife or chopper
- Wok or pan and wooden spoon
- Sterilized jar or containers
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/4 cup olive oil or canola oil - or any neutral oils
- 2 heads garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 150 grams chili, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoons sugar, optional
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce or soy sauce, optional
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Instructions
- In a medium non-stick skillet/wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic to the oil and cook until becomes aromatic and slightly browned.
- Once garlic is starting to brown, add minced onion and cook for around 2 minutes.
- Add minced chilies and turn the heat to medium-low. Continue to cook until bright red color turns to slightly black.
- Add salt, oyster sauce and sugar and stir well. Cook for around 2 minutes.
- Pour vinegar and cook for a minute before stirring.
- Let it cool before transferring to an sterilized jar or container.
- Use as sautéing oil, drizzling oil or dipping sauce for your favorite recipes.
