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Homemade Chilli Oil

Author: Nicole
Servings: 16
Calories: 144kcal
Make this easy Homemade Chilli Oil to drizzle over your Asian-inspired dishes and add a little extra heat. It keeps for up to 1 year in the pantry. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 8 cardamom pods (see note 1)
  • 250 ml oil (see note 2)
  • 15 g crushed chilli (red pepper) flakes, or more if desired (see note 3)
  • 25 g chilli powder
  • 2 tsp sea salt flakes

Instructions

  • Heat a medium pan over low heat. Add the star anise, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns and cardamom pods. Toast for 1 minute, stirring continually.
  • Add the oil, and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes so the spices gently infuse the oil with their flavour.
  • Set the oil aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Place the chilli flakes, chilli powder and salt into a clean heatproof jar.
  • Strain the oil into the jar directly over the chilli and salt mixture. Use a spoon to stir.
  • Add 1 star anise, a cinnamon stick and a bay leaf back into the jar.
  • Keep sealed in the pantry for up to 1 year.

Notes

Note 1 – Use the palm of your hand to gently flatten/crack the cardamom pods to stop them from sputtering during cooking.
Note 2 – I used olive oil because I don’t mind the taste of it in my Asian dishes. If preferred, you can use neutral-flavoured oil, such as peanut, canola (rapeseed) or vegetable oil.
Note 3 – I use ½ cup (30 g) of chilli flakes because I like thicker chilli oil. You could start with ¼ cup (15 g) and add more if needed at the end until you reach your desired consistency.

MAKE AHEAD

Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 1 year.

LEFTOVERS

Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 1 year.
 
Source – This recipe is inspired by Marion Grasby’s Chilli Oil recipe, which you can view here.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Chilli Oil
Amount per Serving
Calories
144
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Sodium
 
337
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
99
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
764
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
28
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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