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Infused Oils – Hot Chile Oil “China Moon”

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This Chinese sauce features Chile Flakes, dried red. The flavors come together beautifully. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 3
Calories: 151.2
Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This Chinese sauce features Chile Flakes, dried red. The flavors come together beautifully. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup Chile Flakes, dried red
Directions
  1. 1
    shockingly pungent 1/3 c Beans, Black fermented - Chinese; coarsely chopped -(do not rinse them) 4 lg Garlic cloves - peeled and smashed 2 tb Ginger, fresh minced 2 1/3 c Oil, Corn or Peanut 1/3 c Oil, Sesame, Japanese
  2. 2
    Combine all ingredients in a heavy, non aluminum 2 to 2 1/2 quart saucepan.
  3. 3
    Rest a deep-fry thermometer on the rim of the pot.
  4. 4
    Over moderately low
  5. 5
    heat , bring the mixture to a bubbly 225 degrees to 250 degrees, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6
    Let simmer for 15 minutes, checking to ensure the temperature does not rise.
  7. 7
    Remove from the heat and let stand until cool or overnight.
  8. 8
    Scrape the oil and solids into an impeccably clean glass or plastic container.
  9. 9
    Store at room temperature.
  10. 10
    Use the oil wherever you want to light a spark.
  11. 11
    The "goop" that settles to the bottom is a wonderful spicy addition to sauces, noodles, fillings and marinades.
  12. 12
    The day I made my own hot chile oil, I swear I grew a foot as a cook!
  13. 13
    Not at all difficult and eminently satisfying, I recommend this recipe to any aspiring cook.
  14. 14
    Like grinding and brewing your own coffee after a lackluster life of instant, the sheer flavor and freshness of this chile oil will knock your socks off.
  15. 15
    typed by Dorothy Hair 6/29/94

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 151.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 254.4mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 33.6g12%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 3.9g
Protein 2.8g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: boiling, chile, china, chinese, dried, flakes, hot, infused, moon, oil, oils, red, sauce, simmering, title, vegan
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