Imagine this: you have just returned from a friend’s house with a food hamper that you won in a game played at a party held at their house. When you opened it, you found a large jar filled with a red, spicy substance – chilli oil. At first, you might be wondering what to do with such a pungent spice. With this thought, you put it in your refrigerator, but forgot about its existence. For those who don’t know, chilli oil is not just for sprinkling on momos or seasoning your soup, it is a versatile ingredient that can add a zing of spiciness to your regular dishes. If you are wondering what to do with a jar of chilli oil, fret not! We have put together a list of 5 recipes that you can make with this ingredient!
Also read: Spice up your meals with homemade chili oil – recipe inside
Photo Credit: iStock
5 things you can make from a jar of chili oil
1. Spicy Noodles
Adding chili oil to your regular noodles will spice it up and enhance your taste buds. Adding this ingredient will give your noodles a spicy, tangy flavor that will make for a quick, satisfying meal. To make noodles with chili oil, start by cooking your favorite type of noodles according to the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain the noodles and toss them in a mixture of chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar. For extra flavor, add chopped green onions and a boiled egg. The result was a piping hot bowl of spicy noodles. P.S. Don’t forget to use the chili oil sparingly!
2. Spicy Stir-Fry
Stir-fry is a quick and easy way to make delicious food, and chili oil takes it to another level. Take a large frying pan and put it on high heat. Add a tablespoon of chili oil and also add colorful vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, etc. Continue to stir-fry and add some butter if desired. Season with salt and pepper and it’s ready to eat with some steamed rice or noodles!
3. Spicy Tadka Dal
Daal, a staple in many Indian households, is the ultimate comfort food for many. However, what if we tell you that you can use chili oil to spice up your regular dishes? To do so, cook your favourite dal (toor dal, masoor dal, or moong dal) with the usual turmeric and salt. For tempering, take a small pan and heat a tablespoon of chili oil in it. Then add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida. As soon as the seeds start crackling, add chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Pour this crackling oil over the freshly cooked daal and garnish with coriander leaves. Have it with some hot roti and steamed rice!
Photo Credit: iStock
4. Spicy Vegetable Pulao
Yes, you can make your pulao spicy by using chilli oil. Start by cooking basmati rice and leave it for a while. Heat a tablespoon of chilli oil in a large pan and add whole spices like bay leaves, cloves and cinnamon. Fry a mix of chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and vegetables of your choice. Add rice, salt and garam masala. Let it cook and enjoy it with cucumber raita.
5. Marinade for meat
If you like meat spicy, you will be surprised to know that chili oil can give you the most delicious taste. Using this ingredient in the kitchen will make your chicken and mutton meat tender. For chicken, mix one and a half teaspoons of chili oil with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and spices of your choice. Coat the chicken meat with this mixture and let it sit for at least 30 minutes before grilling it. For mutton, mix chili oil with yogurt, ground spices, and fresh herbs. Let the mutton marinate overnight to get maximum flavor. Grill the marinated meat perfectly, and it will give you juicy and delicious meat.
Also read: Scallion Chili Oil: Chef Saransh Goila shares easy home recipe
Which chili oil recipe would you like to try first? Let us know in the comments below!
#interesting #recipes #jar #chili #oil
