Description
This 3 Ingredients Garlic Chili Oil is bold, spicy, and ready in minutes. Made with garlic, chili flakes, and oil, it’s a quick homemade condiment that elevates noodles, dumplings, soups, and more. Simple yet packed with flavor, this chili oil rivals your favorite restaurant version and can be customized to suit your heat preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 8–10 garlic cloves, minced or finely chopped
- 3 tbsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup neutral oil (avocado, sunflower, or vegetable)
Optional:
- Pinch of salt
- Sesame seeds
- Sichuan peppercorns
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Add the oil to a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Fry garlic: Stir in garlic and cook for 3–4 minutes until golden brown, being careful not to burn.
- Pour over chili flakes: Place chili flakes in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot garlic oil over them and stir. Let cool completely before transferring to a jar.
Notes
- Keep the oil temperature moderate to avoid burning garlic.
- Use high-quality chili flakes for best flavor and color.
- For a spicier version, add Sichuan peppercorns or more chili flakes.
- Store in a clean, sterilized jar for freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce, Dip
- Method: Stovetop, Infused Oil
- Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Garlic Chili Oil, 3 Ingredients Chili Oil, Homemade Chili Oil, Chili Oil Recipe, Garlic Chili Oil Easy