Fiery Chili Infused Oil
Elevate your dishes with this intense and flavorful chili-infused oil. The perfect balance of heat and aroma, this oil is created by infusing a blend of chilies, garlic, and gingerroot into quality cooking oil. A versatile ingredient that adds a fiery kick to any culinary creation.
Ingredients
Infused Oil Ingredients | |
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| 1 | cup quality cooking oil |
| 2 | teaspoons dried crushed red pepper flakes |
| 4 | garlic cloves |
| 2 | slices of gingerroot (¼ inch thick) |
Instructions
Crafting the Infused Oil | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). |
| 2. | In an ovenproof glass bowl with a lid, combine cooking oil, dried crushed red pepper flakes, garlic cloves, and slices of gingerroot. |
| 3. | Bake in the oven for 1 hour, or until the garlic cloves and gingerroot are golden brown. |
| 4. | Remove the bowl from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. |
| 5. | Line a strainer with a coffee filter or several layers of cheesecloth, then carefully strain the infused oil into a clean glass jar. Refrigerate to chill. |
| 6. | The oil should appear clear and vibrant. This recipe yields approximately 7/8 cups of chili-infused oil. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 1953.5 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 218.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.8 g |
Published on Aug 07, 2024 by Luminița