Homemade Chili Oil Recipe | CookOS

Homemade Chili Oil

Name: Homemade Chili Oil Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 shallots, peeled; 5 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 inch piece ginger, peeled; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground white pepper; 1/4 tsp MSG; 1/4 cup green onions, chopped; 3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 3 whole star anise; 3 whole cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 cup red pepper flakes; 1.5 cups peanut oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp black vinegar

Homemade chili oil is an aromatic, versatile condiment made by blooming whole spices and aromatics in hot oil, creating a layered, restaurant-quality condiment. Its standout trait is the combination of toasted sesame seeds, star anise, and cloves that add depth beyond simple heat.

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Total

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

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Ingredients

3 shallots, peeled
5 cloves garlic, peeled
1 inch piece ginger, peeled
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1/4 tsp MSGoptional
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 whole star anise
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup red pepper flakes
1.5 cups peanut oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp black vinegaroptional

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Instructions

1
In a food processor, combine the shallots, garlic, and ginger. Pulse until finely chopped.
2
Transfer the chopped aromatics to a medium-sized, heat-proof bowl.
3
To the bowl, add salt, white pepper, and optional MSG.
4
Add the chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, and red pepper flakes.
5
Stir all the ingredients in the bowl to combine.
6
In a small saucepan, heat the peanut oil to 400°F (200°C).
7
Carefully pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the bowl. The mixture will sizzle vigorously. Let it sit for a minute to cool slightly.
8
Stir the mixture well to ensure everything is incorporated.
9
Once the sizzling has calmed down, stir in the soy sauce and optional black vinegar.
10
Allow the chili oil to cool completely before transferring to an airtight jar. Store in the refrigerator.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Heat oil to 350–375°F before pouring over aromatics; too hot burns them, too cool won't extract flavors.
Toast the star anise and cloves briefly in a dry pan before adding to the jar to intensify their aroma.
Let the chili oil cool and infuse at room temperature for 30 minutes before use so aromatics fully bloom.
Stir or shake the jar before each use—sesame seeds and spices settle to the bottom.

Substitutions

Green onions → white parts of scallions or fresh chives (milder onion flavor)
Toasted sesame seeds → black sesame seeds or sunflower seeds (different texture, similar richness)
Star anise → fennel seeds (similar licorice note, slightly softer flavor)
Shallots → yellow onion, minced (less sweet, more assertive)