Red chile oil

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Cups
1 cup Dried red chiles such as Piquin or Cayenne
2 cups Vegetable oil

Directions

Heat the oil in a pan to 350 F. Remove from heat, add chiles, and let stand until cool.

Cover pan and let stand for 12 to 24 hours ... the longer it sits the hotter it gets. Strain and use as any vegetable oil.

The Whole Chili Pepper From the collection of Jim Vorheis

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