Spicy Garlic Chili Oil
4 servings
30 minutes
Spicy garlic oil with chili is a true gem of Italian cuisine, featuring a rich aroma and spicy heat. This sauce is inspired by traditional Mediterranean cooking methods where garlic and chili peppers play a key role in creating bold flavors. Finely chopped garlic mixed with red pepper flakes infuses the oil with fiery character and depth. Extra virgin olive oil gives it a velvety texture, softening the sharpness of the spices and adding a rich, slightly fruity note. Perfect for dressing pasta, spreading on toast or adding to meat dishes to reveal their flavors in a new light. This oil is a true secret ingredient that can transform any dish into a culinary masterpiece.
1
Clean the garlic cloves and finely chop them with red pepper flakes using a sharp knife. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Garlic: 6 cloves
- Red pepper flakes: 1 teaspoon
2
Add olive oil and salt.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Coarse salt: to taste
