Red Oil Chili
Cold Dishes

Red Oil Chili

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Red Oil Chili

About This Recipe

This aromatic and spicy chili oil recipe is a game-changer for elevating your dishes with deep, layered flavors. The process begins by blending chili powder, white sesame, fennel, and thirteen spices, then infusing hot oil with fragrant cinnamon and Sichuan pepper for a bold kick. The secret lies in the triple-step technique: “frying fragrance” unlocks the spices’ aroma, “frying chili” intensifies the heat, and “frying red” delivers that signature vibrant color and rich taste. Perfect for drizzling over cold dishes, noodles, or stir-fries, this versatile chili oil balances smoky, nutty, and spicy notes. The removal of larger spices like cinnamon ensures a smooth texture while keeping the fiery essence. Customize the spiciness to your liking and enjoy a homemade condiment that transforms any meal into a flavor-packed experience.

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chili powder 2 tbsp
  • oil 3 tbsp
The aromatics
  • white sesame 1 tbsp
The sauce & seasonings
  • fennel 1/2 tsp
  • thirteen spices 1 tsp
  • cinnamon 1 piece
  • Sichuan pepper 1/2 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Put half of the chili powder, white sesame, fennel, and thirteen spices into a container in order, as shown in the picture.
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Step 2
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan, add cinnamon and Sichuan pepper. The oil temperature should be higher to bring out the fragrance of cinnamon and Sichuan pepper.
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Step 3
Step 3
Then, pour in the hottest oil first, which is called “frying fragrance”. After about 30 seconds, when the oil temperature has dropped slightly, add the remaining half of the chili powder and pour it into the oil, which is called “frying chili”. Then, wait for about one minute and pour in the remaining chili and oil, which is called “frying red”.
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Step 4
Step 4
After stirring and cooling, remove the larger spices like cinnamon and use it for cold dishes, noodles, or other applicable purposes, depending on your tolerance for spiciness.

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