Chipotle Oil

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 8 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat oil to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) using a candy thermometer to gauge temperature.n

Step 2

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.n

Step 3

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.n