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Home-made chilli oil
It is very simple and economical to make your own chilli oil. Here's how to do it.
49 K 4.3/5 (6 reviews)
15 min.
Easy
1.60 €
250 ml
5 IngredientsLast modified on: March 30th 2022
For 250 ml, you will need:
- 1
2 red chillis - 2
1 bayleaf - 3
1 sprig thyme - 4
10 peppercorns - 5
250 ml olive oil - Total weight: 305 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.
Cooking: 1 min.
All in all: 15 min.
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
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.
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.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Trim the stalks off 2 red chillis and split them in half lengthways.
Remove and discard the seeds.
Remove and discard the seeds.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Cut each half in 2 again lengthways.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Bring a small pan of water to the boil and blanch all the ingredients for 30 seconds.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Drain and dry everything.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 1 min.
Put into the bottle.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 2 min.
Pour in 250 ml olive oil.
Seal and leave to infuse for at least 3 weeks before using. Keep in a cool, dry place.
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 (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 0 | 2 RDI=0 % | 250 RDI=40 % | 2,260 RDI=110 % | 9,480 RDI: 110 % |
| Per 100 g | 0 | 0 | 80 RDI=10 % | 750 RDI=40 % | 3,150 RDI: 40 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 250 ml : 1.60 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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