Dad's Authentic Homemade Chili Oil

Prepare Chili Mix

Notes: First, we'll create a flavorful chili mix as the seasoning base for the chili oil. Adding a small amount of room temperature oil prevents the dry ingredients from burning.

Instructions

In a medium, heat-safe bowl, mix together chili flakes, salt, sugar, and white pepper.

To these dry ingredients, add 5 tbsp of oil and mix it in.

Optionally, add paprika for a color boost. It will help give the chili oil a nice, bright red color.

Prepare Aromatics

Fry Aromatics to Infuse Oil

Combine and Finish the Chili Oil

Notes: The final step is to carefully pour the hot, infused oil over the chili mix. Do this slowly to avoid burning the spices.

Ingredients

5 dash sesame seeds

5 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

When the aromatic oil has come back up to 300°F (149°C), turn off the heat.

Slowly pour just one ladle of hot oil over the chili mix. It should sizzle gently. Stir it in.

Add a second ladle of hot oil, again pouring slowly, and stir it in. Repeat with a third ladle.

Add sesame seeds and stir those in.

Heat up the rest of the oil a little more, then add the final ladle(s) and stir it in.

Add a quick drizzle of sesame oil to intensify the aromas.

Store this amazing chili oil in the fridge, and enjoy for several months.