Home-made chilli oil


Home-made chilli oil
It is very simple and economical to make your own chilli oil. Here's how to do it.
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Last modified on: March 30th 2022
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Times for this recipe
Preparation
15 min.
Cooking
1 min.
All in all
15 min.

Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Home-made chilli oil : Stage 1
Prepare a container for your chilli oil. Here I'm using a small (250 ml) glass bottle .

Sterilise by pouring a little boiling water into it and shake.

Empty out the water and leave the bottle upside down.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 2 min.
Home-made chilli oil : Stage 2
Prepare 2 red chillis, 1 bayleaf, 1 sprig thyme and 10 peppercorns.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Home-made chilli oil : Stage 3
Trim the stalks off 2 red chillis and split them in half lengthways.

Remove and discard the seeds.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Home-made chilli oil : Stage 4
Cut each half in 2 again lengthways.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Home-made chilli oil : Stage 5
Bring a small pan of water to the boil and blanch all the ingredients for 30 seconds.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Home-made chilli oil : Stage 6
Drain and dry everything.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 1 min.
Home-made chilli oil : Stage 7
Put into the bottle.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 2 min.
Home-made chilli oil : Stage 8
Pour in 250 ml olive oil.

Seal and leave to infuse for at least 3 weeks before using. Keep in a cool, dry place.
Remarks
If you would like a hotter oil, simply add more chillis, or leave in the seeds.
Keeping: Several months stored in a cool dry place.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins CarbohydratesFats CaloriesEnergy
Per 100 g0 g0 g83 g RDI=114 %752 kcal RDI=38 %3,150 kJ RDI=38 %
Whole recipe0 g2 g RDI=1 %250 g RDI=343 %2,264 kcal RDI=113 %9,481 kJ RDI=113 %
Whole recipe
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
How much will it cost?
For 250 ml
1.60 €
Per Home-made chilli oil
0.05 €
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