Chili flavored oil is a great addition to your pantry

Spice Up Your Meals With This Secret Ingredient

Recipe for Chili Flavored Oil

• 2 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small fresh green chili
• 5 small fresh red chilies

The heat and flavor of your chili oil will depend on the types of chili peppers you choose. If you use Jalapeños, the seeds should be removed when you slice them. Be sure to taste your oil on a regular basis and remove peppers from oil when desired amount of heat is reached. This may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on your preference.

If you wish a more robust flavor, add garlic and peppercorns to the mixture. Be aware however, if you add garlic, the oil must be refrigerated and used within 7 -10 days. If no garlic is present, it is recommended the oil be used within 3 months to obtain the freshest flavor.

Uses for Chili Oil

• Great addition to use when cooking any Mexican dish
• Use for making chili
• Use when frying meat for tacos, fajitas, or other Mexican dishes
• Use when making salsas
• Use when stir frying or grilling vegetables
• Drizzle over pizza for extra heat and flavor
• Create a gift basket of taco shells, tortillas and other Mexican ingredients, along with a bottle of your specialty chili oil in a decorative bottle. Complete the Mexican theme with a bottle of tequila and a Martguerita glass. A friend who loves Mexican food will love this gift.

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