CHIPOTLE OIL

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This is my take on Chinese hot oil. The chipotle gives it a smokey taste. It is great as a dip for bread. Great for pan frying, searing, flavoring, or anything you want to add some kick to.

Provided by CheapSteak

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 4h8m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 ½ cups olive oil
½ cup dried chipotle chile pepper, crushed
½ cup red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat oil to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) using a candy thermometer to gauge temperature.
  • Break chipotle chiles into small pieces and place into a a spice grinder; pulse to grind into 1/8-inch pieces. Stir ground chipotle chiles and red pepper flakes into the hot oil. Cook until chile oil begins to foam, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove chile oil from heat; cover and let sit for 4 hours to overnight. Pour chile oil through a fine mesh strainer into a sealable container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

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