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Garlic Chili Oil

Garlic Chili Oil

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Chili Pepper Recipe
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    Table9's Notes: When I make pizza I make sure to have chili oil on hand to spread over the crust's edge before I put it on the grill or in the oven. I decided to try a homemade version instead of my typical...

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Makes A Small Jar

  1. In a small saucepan, on low heat the olive oil, garlic clove, and chili flakes. Cook until garlic and chili pepper flakes are turning brown. Remove and let come to room temperature, approximately 1 hour.

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  2. Strain mixture through a mesh strainer in a mason jar. Use immediately or store up in a dark, cool place for up to a month.

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6 Comments on Garlic Chili Oil

Ab_sum Reply

Great!

My_love-1 Reply

Thanks so much Sagegreen! Hope you get a chance to try it out.

Img00019-20100929-0432_1_ Reply

Oh, I agree! Great recipe to drizzle on home-made pizza or in my "what cures you soup" that i make when i'm sick.

My_love-1 Reply

Yumm..I would love it as a topper on a soup!

Img_2764 Reply

Genius!

My_love-1 Reply

Thanks so much boulangere!

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