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
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

  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.

Aug 07, 2024