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Garlic Chili Oil Recipe – Low Carb Africa

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Looking for a delicious and spicy condiment to spruce up your cooking? This Garlic Chili Oil Recipe is just what you need!

A spoon to scoop the garlic chili oil.
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❤️ WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT

Sometimes a dish that seems to be missing something needs just a touch of heat and extra flavor. This garlic chili oil is a great condiment that is easy to make and keeps at room temperature on your kitchen counter. That’s the great thing about this chili oil. No need to heat anything to use. Just grab a jar and take what you need.

I also like that this homemade chili oil gives just a hint of spiciness and flavor, and not overpowering spiciness. would love seriously!

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This easy recipe requires a knife. cutting boarda thick-bottomed pan, a heat-resistant spoon or spatula, glass bottle.

🧾Ingredients used

Image of olive oil, chili pepper flakes and garlic.
  • dried chili flakes: I use Soeos Brand Premium Sichuan Pepper Flakes Here is the recipe for this spicy chili oil. I like this brand because the chili flakes are slightly spicy and don’t add too much spiciness to the oil.
  • Olive oil: You can also use other neutral oils such as vegetable oil or avocado oil.
  • garlic: Chili oil with fragrant garlic. It also has many medicinal benefits, from preventing colds to strengthening the immune system.
  • coconut amino: this is, soy sauceIt has a slightly sweet taste and is less salty than soy sauce. This is optional. You can omit it if you don’t need it.
  • salt: You can adjust the amount of salt to your liking.

🔪 how to make a recipe

  1. Mince the garlic. A quick and easy way to peel whole garlic bulbs is to break them apart into pieces and then place them inside. mason jar Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds. It’s an arm workout, but it definitely works!
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan. Reduce heat to low and add minced garlic. Do not burn the garlic, but be careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add coconut aminos, red pepper flakes and salt to the oil.
  4. Mix the ingredients together and turn off the heat after 2 minutes. Allow to cool and store in a glass jar.
Introducing how to make chili oil.

🥫 Storing and Reheating

When storing this garlic chili oil, you can store it in a clean glass jar at room temperature.It will keep fresh for about a week.i like to use wide mouth mason jar Because it is convenient to scoop the oil and use it for cooking. You can use a lying glass bottle.

If you want to keep it longer, it’s best to store it in the refrigerator. Please note that olive oil may solidify if stored in the refrigerator. When you want to use it again, just heat it and it will return to liquid.

💭 Tips and variations

  • Always keep the stove on low heat. If you put minced garlic in a hot frying pan, it will burn quickly.
  • Do not let the oil reach boiling point so the spices can release their flavors and infuse them.
  • For a more fragrant oil, add fresh ginger or scallions to your chili garlic oil.
  • If you want to add a little more texture, consider including ground peanuts or toasted sesame seeds in your dipping oil.
  • The longer the red pepper flakes stay in the oil, the stronger the flavor.For a stronger spicy flavor, add a little cayenne pepper.
chili oil in a bottle

🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?

This oil is a classic condiment and goes great with many dishes! A great dipping sauce, perfect for marinating steaks, chicken thighs, chicken breasts, pork and fish. you name it

Add a tablespoon to whatever you’re eating and you’ll be on your way.

It goes great with salads, steamed vegetables, cauliflower rice, low-carb pasta dishes, and even eggs. It goes well with vegetables such as broccoli, green beans, and asparagus. You are only limited by your imagination!

👩‍🍳 FAQ

What is the shelf life of homemade chili garlic oil?

A batch of homemade garlic chili oil will typically last for a week at room temperature. It can also be stored in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.

What is chili garlic oil made from?

My favorite garlic chili oil recipe is a mixture of chili flakes, olive oil, fresh garlic, coconut aminos, and salt. This is a flexible recipe and many substitute another oil such as sesame or soybean oil. Traditional Chinese chili oil also includes cinnamon sticks, star anise and other aromatic spices. These are optional and give the oil recipe a different flavor profile.

What is the purpose of chili garlic oil?

This chili garlic oil recipe is an easy way to add spice and garlic chili flavor to any dish. A delicious finishing oil that goes well with basically anything: eggs, keto rice, vegetables. It will definitely become your favorite seasoning!

Close up of garlic chili oil in transparent jar.

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Garlic chili oil recipe

Garlic chili oil recipe

Looking for a delicious and spicy condiment to spruce up your cooking? This Garlic Chili Oil Recipe is just what you need!

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course: Seasoning/Spice

cooking: Asian

Preparation time: Five minute

Cooking time: Five minute

total time: Ten minute

Serving: 20

calorie: 153kcal

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procedure

  • Heat olive oil over low heat.

  • Add minced garlic and sauté over low heat until browned.

  • Add chilies, salt and coconut aminos (optional).

  • Stir together and add salt if desired.

  • After about 2 minutes, turn off the heat.

  • Store at room temperature in a tightly closed jar.

Note

This recipe yields 20 tablespoons each with 0 net carbs.

  • Always keep the stove on low heat. If you put minced garlic in a hot frying pan, it will burn quickly.
  • You also want to avoid the oil reaching boiling point so that the spices can release flavors and infuse them.
  • For a little more texture, consider adding crushed peanuts or toasted sesame seeds.
  • The longer the chili flakes stay in the oil, the stronger the flavor.For a stronger spicy flavor, add a little cayenne pepper.

nutrition

calorie: 153kcal | | carbohydrates: 1g | | protein: 1g | | obesity: 17g | | saturated fat: 2g | | sodium: 349mg | | fiber: 1g | | sugar: 1g | | Vitamin C: 1mg | | iron: 1mg

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