Home-made Chilli Oil is a traditional Taiwanese recipe for a classic condiment of garlic, chillies and sichuan pepper in an oil base. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Taiwanese version of: Home-made Chilli OilHome-made Chilli Oil.
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Ingredients:
20 garlic cloves chopped
4 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorn
25 whole Red Chillies
2 tbsp Red Chilli Flakes
1l Oil (I like grapeseed oil)
2 1/2 tbsp Korean Chilli Flakes
2 Star Anise
2 tbsp Salt
2 Bay Leaves (optional)
Method:
Place a dry frying pan over medium-high heat and use to toast the Sichuan Peppercorns, Red Chilli Flakes, and Whole Red Chillies for 3-5 minutes or until fragrant.
Place a saucepan over medium heat with the star anise and bay leaves. Add the toasted chillies and garlic to a large heat-proof container. Once the oil is hot pour into the container and add 2 tbsp salt. Mix well co combine then set aside to infuse for 30 minutes.
Remove the bay Leaves and Star Anise before blending the remaining ingredients with a high-speed blender for 1-2 minutes.
Pour it into a clean jar, and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to 3 months.
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