Make Ahead

Garlic Chili Oil

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July 28, 2011
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  • Makes A Small Jar
Author Notes

When I make pizza I make sure to have chili oil on hand to spread over the crust's edge before I put it on the grill or in the oven. I decided to try a homemade version instead of my typical store-bought. It also is great as a topper for soups! —Table9

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup Canola Oil
  • 2 Fresh Garlic Clove, Minced
  • 5 Dried Red Chili Pepper, Crushed
Directions
  1. In a small saucepan, on low heat the olive oil, garlic clove, and chili flakes. Cook until garlic and chili pepper flakes are turning brown. Remove and let come to room temperature, approximately 1 hour.
  2. Strain mixture through a mesh strainer in a mason jar. Use immediately or store up in a dark, cool place for up to a month.

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7 Reviews

Deed August 14, 2021
No review but a question….olive in the instructions but canola in the ingredients; which is it? The recipe sound awesome btw.
Sagegreen July 29, 2011
Great!
Table9 August 5, 2011
Thanks so much Sagegreen! Hope you get a chance to try it out.
sexyLAMBCHOPx July 29, 2011
Oh, I agree! Great recipe to drizzle on home-made pizza or in my "what cures you soup" that i make when i'm sick.
Table9 August 5, 2011
Yumm..I would love it as a topper on a soup!
boulangere July 28, 2011
Genius!
Table9 August 5, 2011
Thanks so much boulangere!