Hot Pepper Oil

~Nimz~'s Note:

Use this to season and flavor ingredients to liven up any recipe. The oil can last indefinitely refrigerated. Original from the Cuisine of California

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 cup

• ¼ cup hot red pepper flakes
• 1 cup oil

Directions:

1. Combine pepper flakes and oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring to a boil then immediately turn off heat.
3. Let cool.
4. Leave pepper flakes in oil.
5. They will fall to the bottom and the oil can be used in seasoning.
6. The oil will become hotter as it stands.

Reviews

[TasteTester]

I used this oil last night when I made Nimz' Grilled Asparagus With Balsamic Syrup, #237746. It has a great spicy flavor -- and gets hotter as it hits the back of your mouth. I strained out the pepper flakes because they kept coming out of the bottle when I poured the oil, and I wanted a clear oil. The oil won't get any hotter because I took out the pepper flakes, but I love it just the way it is anyway! Thanks for another good recipe, Nimz.

[loof]

Holy cow - this is amazing! I made this to use for your Grilled Asparagus With Balsamic Syrup and it was terrific! I also brushed some on slices of French bread, broiled, then melted some cheddar on top - yum! Pizza dough, chicken, burgers - I can think of so many uses for this - thanks for sharing the recipe!

[gailanng]

I'm delirious that I found this Pepper Oil! The heat must be going to my head. Used with your Grilled Asparagus With Balsamic Syrup, but have plans for another 100 uses.