Description
we always have a bottle of chile oil on the counter. This is a great way to add some spice to just about anything from salads to steaks.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups Oil
- 1 to 3 cups of fresh or frozen chiles, cut into pieces
- 4 Cardamom Pods
- 3 Star Anise
- 2 Tbls Sichuan Peppercorns
- 1 1/2 cups Red Chile Flakes
Instructions
- Put the chiles, cardamom seeds (removed from pods), star anise, sichuan peppercorns and oil into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 24 to 48 hours.
- Put the red chile flakes in a heat resistant bowl. Bring the oil back to a rolling bowl and pour it over the red chile flakes. Let cool.
- Strain the chile oil and store it in a bottle for use as a condiment.
Notes
This recipe can be made without the fresh chiles and spices by skipping step 1.
