Chili Oil

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2023

Chili oil, neutral oil infused with aromatics and spices and tinted vibrant red by Sichuan chili flakes, features in many traditional Chinese dishes.

SERVESMakes about 1¾ cups

TIME1 hour, plus 1½ hours cooling

Chili Oil

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Chili oil, neutral oil infused with aromatics and spices and tinted vibrant red by Sichuan chili flakes, features in many traditional Chinese dishes. It can also be used at the table to add color and moderate heat to noodles, soups, or dump...

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