Crispy Garlic & Chilli Oil

Name: Crispy Garlic & Chilli Oil (ラー油)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes: 240ml (8 fl oz)
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chilli flakes; 100 ml (3½ fl oz) sunflower oil; 4 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced; 8 garlic cloves, sliced; 100 ml (3½ fl oz) toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ¼ cup (35 g) peanuts, roughly chopped; 4 teaspoons light brown sugar

ラー油

Preparation info

Makes:
240 ml

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

Japanese Food Made Easy

By Aya Nishimura

Published 2020

About

Using this popular oil will elevate the flavour of a simple stir-fry, salad or fried rice to the next level. It is also great for Ramen, Gyoza Dumplings or on plain silken tofu.

Ingredients

Fresh

8 garlic cloves, sliced
4 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced

Asia
Japan
Condiment
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Combine the sunflower oil, chilli flakes, garlic and spring onion in a frying pan. Heat over medium–low heat to infuse the flavour of the ingredients into the oil for about 15 minutes or until the garlic becomes crisp and a light golden colour.

Remove the pan from the heat. Add the sesame oil, peanuts, sugar and salt and mix until the sugar and salt have dissolved.

Store the oil

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