Chili Oil (Hong You)

photo by Boomette





- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 2
- Yields:
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1 jar
ingredients
- 100 g chili flakes or 100 g coarsely ground chilies, with seeds
- 550 550 ml peanut oil or 550 ml corn oil
directions
- Put the chili flakes into a glass preserving jar.
- Heat the oil over high heat until smoking hot.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 10 minutes to 120 - 130 degrees celcius. (I don't have a themometer, I just cool for 10 minutes).
- Pour onto the chilies, stir once or twice and leave to cool in a shady place. The oil and chilies will fizz and swirl around at first but the chilli flakes will settle as the oil cools. You can use the oil immediately, but the flavour and fragrance will improve after a couple of days.
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Reviews
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I split the batch into two smaller jars...one for us and one for my DSIL! They called yesterday to say WOW it was very good and very hot....just the way they like it. I haven't had a chance to use mine yet, but I will soon!! Thank you for a GREAT recipe I can make and use as gifts for my "Chili Head Friends"!!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
currybunny
Melbourne, Victoria
I live in Melbourne with my gorgeous husband Andy! We're both total foodies who love making and eating dishes of all sorts - I normally try at least 4 new recipes a week. We both do swing dancing and are totally obsessed with our two beautiful cats, Couscous (mine) and Moo(DH's). Couscous loves red wine and savoury food, while Moois addicted to frozen yoghurt and chocolate. It's a full time job trying to eat dinner in peace!