Well. After many kitchen experiments (we had many mediocre jars of chili oil at the back of the fridge to prove it), I think I’ve created the perfect chili oil. The secret is to infuse the oil with a special blend of aromatics first, then pour it over Sichuan crushed chili flakes. ...
Chili oil is a staple of Sichuan cuisine. In Sichuan, chili oil is commonly called 红油, which literally means “red oil” (Mandarin:hong you; Cantonese:hong yau). Chili oil can also be called 辣椒油, which translates to “chili oil” (Mandarin:la jiao you; Cantonese:laht jiew yau)....
My reason for using ground spices, instead of whole, is that the flavor of the spices infuses the oil faster when ground, and you don't have to pick them out later. I do recommend buying your Sichuan pepper whole and grinding it yourself, though, as this is one of those spices where...
The key to making delicious chili oil is to heat the oil hot enough without overheating it. The hot oil will cook the spices thoroughly and be infused with various flavors. However, if the oil is too hot, it will burn the pepper flakes and sesame seeds, and the resulting chili oil will...
Marinate the chicken before steaming to infuse the chicken with a distinctive flavor. Infuse flavor into the chicken by adding ingredients to the steaming water, such as onions, carrots, celery, and fresh gingerroot. Making a few cuts through the top and bottom surface of the chicken will allo...
Use smashed stalks of lemongrass to infuse sorbet, custards, and ice cream. You can also grind lemon grass in a food processor and use it in different recipes, including cakes, cookies, and muffins. Add it to smoothies You can use either the dried and powdered form of lemon grass or fr...
Make sure your grates are clean, and brush them with a little oil. Turn that grill up to medium high, no need to be shy. This will give the lettuce those beautiful sear marks and infuse a smokiness. Don’t forget the fresh lemon juice. This is key to making the natural flavors of...
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Smoked Apples with Maple Syrup Apples are an ideal fruit to smoke because they can be cored and filled with a variety of food items to infuse more flavor. The outer skin encapsulates the fruit so that it cooks evenly and holds the flesh in place. It is best to use sturdy, crisp apples...
1 cup organic olive oil Directions Rehydrate the Cayenne 1. Put the dried, powdered cayenne into a bowl. 2. Rehydrate the powdered cayenne by stirring the vodka into the cayenne. This will help the cayenne easily infuse into the olive oil. The process of rehydrating the cayenne with vodka...