Chili and Garlic Oil
Brush this flavorful oil on pizza dough or blend it into paste dough. It can also be used for sautéing ingredients for pastas.
NotesTo Prepare Ahead: Through step 2, oil will last 2 to 3 weeks.
CostInexpensive
Total Timeunder 2 hours
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Dietary Considerationegg-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, lactose-free, low carb, peanut free, soy free, tree nut free, vegan, vegetarian
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Taste and Texturegarlicky, hot & spicy
Type of DishCondiments
Ingredients
- 1 whole head garlic (about 2½ ounces), cloves separated and peeled
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
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In a small saucepan, combine the garlic cloves and olive oil and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the garlic turns gorcen brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Do not let the garlic get too dark because the oil with have a bitter taste.)
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Let cool and then add the red pepper flakes. Infuse for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Refrigerate in a covered container.
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