Description
Bold, spicy, and bursting with garlic and chili flavor—this Asian Sauce Recipe is your ultimate homemade Chinese chili sauce. Perfect for dumplings, noodles, stir-fries, or anything that needs a fiery kick.
Ingredients
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- Infused Oil:
- 3/4 cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
- 4 dried Chinese chili peppers (split, seeds removed)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig cilantro
- 2 slices fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 scallion, chopped (2-inch pieces)
- Chili Sauce:
- 8–10 Fresno chilies, finely chopped
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat oil to 300℉ over medium heat. Add all infused oil ingredients. Lower to 250–275℉ and cook for about 7 minutes until golden and aromatic.
- Strain out the solids, then reheat oil to 350℉.
- Add Fresno chilies, jalapeños, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Stir in salt and vinegar. Taste and adjust as needed. Serve warm or cool and store in the fridge.
Notes
Adjust the heat by choosing different chilies. Watch the oil temperature carefully to avoid burning the aromatics. Add soy sauce or sesame oil for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Infused
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg