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Garlic Chili Oil

This Garlic Chili Oil Recipe is spicy, flavorful, and easy to make. Shelf-stable and ready to garnish your soups, noodles, and dishes with spicy homemade garlic chili oil.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Cooling time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chili, Garlic, Oil, Sesame seeds

Equipment

  • 1 jar with an airtight lid

Materials

  • 1/4 cup dried chili powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • Garlic from 1 head of garlic, peeled and sliced thinly you ca also mince it if you want
  • 1 1/2 cup canola oil or another neutral flavored oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup fried shallots
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp mushroom seasoning

Instructions

  • Add all your ingredients except the oil to a shallow bowl.
  • In a small pot, heat the oil until hot, but not smoking. Anything from 320-350°F. Be sure it doesn't reach over 380°F
  • Pour it over the ingredients in the bowl. It will sizzle and release its spicy aroma. Stir and let rest at room temp until cooled.
  • Pour into a sterilized glass jar and cover with an airtight top. It will last 10 months at room temp or 8 months in the fridge.