Hot pepper oil

3 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 ounces Dried red chiles (about 2 cups)
4 eaches Imported bay leaves (actually, 4 to 6 leaves)
Mild olive oil [use extra-virgin]

Directions

Drop the chiles 1 at a time alternately with the bay leaves into a clean dry bottle. Fill the bottle with oil and cork or cap securely.

Prepare oil early as the flavors take at least a month to develop.

Oil will keep at room temperature for about 3 months. Store in a cool dark place. Source: Food & Wine - December, 1993 Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 10-22-94

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