Description
A vibrant and spicy ginger and chilli oil made by infusing finely chopped spring onions, fresh ginger, and whole red chilli in hot vegetable oil. Perfect as a flavorful condiment to enhance Asian dishes or as a zesty topping for noodles and salads.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- White parts of one bunch of spring onions
- 1 large piece of fresh ginger
- 1 whole red chilli
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Chop aromatics: Finely chop the white parts of the spring onions, a large piece of fresh ginger, and one whole red chilli, then place them together in a small heatproof dish.
- Heat oil: Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a small pan over medium-high heat until it becomes smoking hot, ensuring it is hot enough to release the flavors of the aromatics when poured over.
- Pour oil over: Carefully pour the hot oil over the chopped spring onions, ginger, and chilli in the dish, allowing the mixture to sizzle and infuse the oil with their flavors.
- Rest and store: Let the mixture cool, then cover with cling film. This ginger and chilli oil can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
- This oil can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the amount of chilli according to your heat preference.
- Use as a spicy topping for noodles, dumplings, grilled meats, or as a stir-fry flavor enhancer.
- Use a heatproof glass or ceramic dish to pour the hot oil over the aromatics safely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: ginger oil, chilli oil, spicy condiment, Asian condiment, spring onion oil, infused oil
