KOMPAS.com – Chili oil is a kitchen spice that can provide a distinctive spicy taste to various everyday dishes. One drop of chili oil can turn a simple dish into something more special.
From stir-fries to dipping sauces, chili oil is the right choice to add a spicy and savory taste. Not only for Asian dishes, this spice is also suitable to be combined with Western dishes.
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Using chili oil in cooking can bring a new, appetizing sensation. However, you need to know several simple ways to use it optimally, as reported on the page Masterclass.
Chili oil illustration.1. Adds flavor to stir-fries
Chili oil can be used to add spicy flavor to stir-fried vegetables or meat. When cooking, add a little chili oil along with regular oil so that the spicy taste is evenly distributed throughout the ingredients.
This method is very suitable for stir-fried dishes such as stir-fried kale or chicken cah, which will taste more delicious with a light spicy touch.
2. Dipping Sauce for Snacks
Apart from being used in main dishes, chili oil can also be used as a delicious dipping sauce for snacks.
Mix chili oil with soy sauce or sesame sauce, then use it to dip dumplings, spring rolls or fried foods. This sauce produces a combination of spicy, savory and slightly sweet flavors that is perfect as an accompaniment to snacks.
3. Adds Flavor to Soup or Noodles
One drop of chili oil can change the taste of soup or noodles to make it more complex and appetizing.
Add a few drops of chili oil to a bowl of hot soup or noodles before serving to give it a spicy bite.
4. Seasonings for Salads or Cold Vegetables
Chili oil can also be used in cold dishes such as salads or boiled vegetables.
By mixing it into salad dressing, chili oil can provide a refreshing spicy touch and add a layer of flavor to an otherwise neutral dish.
5. Substitute Chili Sauce for Rice-Based Dishes
Chili oil can be an alternative chili sauce for fried rice, mixed rice, or simple white rice.
Just add a little chili oil to the top of the rice or beside the main dish to give it a distinctive spicy taste without being too dominant.
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