5 Minute Garlic Chili Oil

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup chili flakes
• 1/2 cup gochugaru
• 2 tbsp sesame seed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp garlic minced
• 1 tbsp ginger minced
• 2 cup oil

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to let it smoke or burn.
2. While the oil is heating, prepare a heatproof container to hold the chili oil. Combine all the ingredients except for the soy sauce.
3. Once the oil is hot, carefully pour it over the chili mixture in the heatproof container.
4. Then add in the soy sauce, stir the mixture gently with a spoon to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the oil.
5. Allow the chili oil to cool completely at room temperature. As it cools, the flavors will infuse into the oil, creating a rich and spicy condiment.
6. Once cooled, you can store the Chinese chili oil in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to several