Chili Oil with Garlic

This chili oil is great when, like me, you would like a bit of extra heat. You can use it on just about anything. I use sunflower oil as a base for Asian dishes and olive oil for Mediterranean food. Warming the oil releases the aroma of the chilies. Only add the garlic after you’ve taken the pan off the heat to prevent it from burning and imparting a bitter flavor. If the chili oil is too fiery for your liking, you can add some more oil.