Name: Homemade Chinese Chili Oil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 40 grams Sichuan Chili Flakes; 200 ml rapeseed oil; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1-2 tbsp black rice vinegar (optional); 1 tsp sweet paprika powder (optional); 2-3 tsp white sesame seeds (toasted if possible); 2-3 tsp Sichuan Pepper; 2 pieces star anise; 2 pieces black cardamom; 2 pieces bay leaf; 1 piece cinnamon; 2 nuggets fresh ginger

Homemade Chinese Chili Oil

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Elevate your culinary creations with this Homemade Chinese Chili Oil Recipe—a simple yet flavorful condiment that adds a spicy kick to any dish. Perfect for drizzling over dumplings, tossing with noodles, or enhancing stir-fries, this Sichuan-style chili oil combines fragrant spices and rich oils for an irresistible flavor boost. Easy to make and fully customizable, you can adjust the heat level to suit your palate. With just a few ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a batch of this aromatic chili oil ready to impress at your next dinner party or cozy night in.

Author: Camila
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: About 10 servings 1x
Category: Condiment
Method: Infusion
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

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40 grams Sichuan Chili Flakes
200 ml rapeseed oil
3 cloves garlic
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp salt
2 tsp brown sugar
1–2 tbsp black rice vinegar (optional)
1 tsp sweet paprika powder (optional)
2–3 tsp white sesame seeds (toasted if possible)
2–3 tsp Sichuan Pepper
2 pieces star anise
2 pieces black cardamom
2 pieces bay leaf
1 piece cinnamon
2 nuggets fresh ginger

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Instructions

Measure all ingredients accurately for balanced flavor.
In a saucepan, heat 200 ml of rapeseed oil over medium-low heat until hot but not smoking (around 200°C/392°F).
Add smashed garlic, star anise, Sichuan pepper, black cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon, and fresh ginger. Infuse for 15–20 minutes until fragrant.
In a heatproof bowl, mix Sichuan chili flakes, salt, brown sugar, and optional black rice vinegar and paprika.
Carefully pour the infused oil over the spice mixture; stir well.
Allow to cool completely before transferring to a glass jar for storage.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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