Chili Garlic Olive Oil
Whip up a jar of this flavoured chili and garlic olive oil as an easy holiday appetizer or handmade gift. Delicious with bread!
Ingredients
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped or minced garlic (use fresh)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat on stove, add half the olive oil and full amount of crushed red chili, garlic, salt and sugar. Gently heat for about 4-5 minutes, stirring often. (Don't brown garlic.)
- Remove from heat, stir in remaining olive oil and allow to cool. Transfer to jar and store in refrigerator. Use within 4 days.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to how spicy you want the oil. Each day it will become stronger in taste.
- When storing in refrigerator, olive oil will solidify. Simply remove about 5 minutes before serving, stir and it's ready to go!