Cayenne Pepper Oil

A whoppingly spicy-hot oil, this is the perfect seasoning to use when you are wanting 1, 000-watt chili power with only a few drops of oil. It was suggested by a recipe in one of my all-time favorite cooking-as-culture books, Chinese Gastronomy by the erstwhile ladies Lin.

Be strict about observing the oil temperature, and do not add the cayenne if the oil is hotter than 250°