Description
Homemade Chili Garlic Oil is a bold, smoky, and umami-packed condiment made with garlic, shallots, chili flakes, and warm spices steeped in hot oil. Perfect for drizzling over noodles, dumplings, stir-fries, or even pizza, this easy recipe adds instant flavor to any dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup neutral oil (canola, peanut, or vegetable)
- ¼ cup dried chili flakes
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp five spice powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 small cinnamon stick
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, combine chili flakes, garlic, shallot, salt, five spice, smoked paprika, and sesame seeds.
- Heat neutral oil with the cinnamon stick in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C). Remove cinnamon stick.
- Carefully pour hot oil over the chili mixture—it will sizzle immediately. Stir to combine.
- While still warm, stir in soy sauce for depth of flavor.
- Let cool completely, then transfer to a clean jar. Store in the fridge.
Notes
- Add roasted peanuts for extra crunch.
- Swap chili flakes with gochugaru or Sichuan chilies for a different spice profile.
- A touch of honey or brown sugar balances the heat.
- Add dried herbs or citrus peel for unique flavor variations.
- Always use a clean spoon when serving to keep it fresh longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
