Hot Chili Oil

Hot Chili OIl is an orange-colored oil popular in Chinese cooking. Use it in very small quantities to dribble into soups and sauces.

How to make Hot Oil:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a small cast-iron pan over medium heat.
2. Add ground cayenne pepper or chili pepper. Stir once. Remove from heat, and allow it cool.
3. Strain and store in an airtight bottle.