Hwang Jin-sun's Chinese Chili Oil

A homemade Chinese chili oil that maximizes flavor by infusing star anise and Sichuan pepper into oil at the perfect temperature, preventing chili powder from burning.

Ingredients needed 5 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Do not use fine chili powder—it burns easily and turns black when oil is added; always use coarse chili powder.
  • If the chili powder is too dry, it burns easily—mix in a small amount of water before adding oil to prevent burning.
  • Never pour all the oil at once—this causes excessive foaming and danger. Always use a large enough stainless steel container and add oil gradually.
  • The sound of boiling oil becomes quieter as temperature rises, making it easy to become careless—never leave the stove unattended during cooking.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to make authentic, deep, numbing Chinese chili oil at home, better than store-bought versions.
  • Home cooks looking to elevate the quality of homemade Chinese dishes like mapo tofu or stir-fries.
  • People who want to master safe techniques and stock up on large quantities of versatile, ready-to-use seasoning oil.

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