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Chile Oil
Makes 3 (8-ounce) bottles of oil
Time 40 min
Chile oil adds zip to everything from dressings to marinades, or you can do as the Italians do and top your pizza with a drizzle. Package for gift giving with our downloadable gift tag.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons peppercorns (white, black or pink)
- 3 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 3 teaspoons crushed red chile flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 (25.4-ounce) bottle extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
- 10 whole dried chile pods
Method
Wash 3 glass bottles with hot soapy water, rinse well and set aside to dry.
Once dry, place 1 teaspoon peppercorns, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon red chile flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in each bottle.
Heat olive oil and chile pods in a sauce pan to 150°F, turn heat off and allow oil to sit for a half hour.
Carefully strain out chile pods.
Place funnel in the bottle opening and pour oil in the bottle, leaving about 1 to 2 inches at the top.
Shake to mix well, seal and store in a cool dark place for 1 week before enjoying.
Package with a stainless steel spout around the neck of the bottle for easy dispensing.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 1 teaspoon, 45 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 0g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 0g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons peppercorns (white, black or pink)
- 3 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 3 teaspoons crushed red chile flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 (25.4-ounce) bottle extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
- 10 whole dried chile pods