Description
This Ultimate Garlic Chili Oil is a smoky, mildly spicy, and deeply aromatic condiment made with gochugaru, garlic, and green onions. Perfect for enhancing noodles, rice, dumplings, and more, it’s a must-have flavor booster in any kitchen.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup avocado oil
- 1 cup minced green onions (white and green parts)
- 4 tablespoons gochugaru flakes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 5 cloves)
- 2 tablespoons black vinegar
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (vegan or regular)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or preferred sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: red chili flakes to adjust spiciness
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and green onions and place them in a heat-proof bowl.
- In a small pan, heat the avocado oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Carefully pour the hot oil over the garlic and green onions.
- Add the gochugaru, black vinegar, oyster sauce, soy sauce, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and optional red chili flakes.
- Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Let the chili oil cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
- Use gochugaru for a smoky, deep red color and mild heat.
- Control spice by adjusting the amount of red chili flakes.
- Vegan and gluten-free options are easily adaptable.
- Chili oil will thicken in the fridge; bring to room temp before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
