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INGREDIENTSCHILI OILCondiment

Chili Oil

Condiment · Chinese · Sichuan · Global

Heat defines this condiment, registerable at a 7.5 on the heat intensity scale. The mouthfeel is dominated by fat, accompanied by subtle bitter and umami notes. The aroma profile is strongly driven by spice notes like chili, ginger, and clove, with a secondary floral hint of orange-blossom.

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01At a glance

RoleCondiment

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

ChineseSichuan

Key compounds

CapsaicinGingerolEugenol

02Pairs well with· 8

Sichuan Peppercorns

Shared·Vegetable

Complementary·Acid

Shared·Vegetable

Toasted Sesame Oil

Complementary·Protein

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

0.0

Salty

0.0

Sour

0.0

Bitter

1.5

Umami

1.0

Fat

9.0

Heat

7.5

Aroma· 0–10

Spice8.7

chili · ginger · clove

Floral5.2

orange blossom

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness5.0

Softness5.0

Density5.0

Fibrousness3.0

Crispness3.0

Chewiness3.0

04Aroma compounds· 4

Capsaicin Gingerol Eugenol Linalool

05Techniques that suit it

Infuse Bloom Emulsify Toast And Grind Strain

06Common forms / preps

01

Infused

Neutral oil base steeped with aromatics and chili flakes; foundational finishing oil for Sichuan dishes and noodles.

02

Toasted

Spices and dried chilis flash-fried in hot oil; provides deep, nutty complexity for dipping sauces and dumpling toppings.

03

Blistered

Whole chilis lightly scorched before oil extraction; delivers intense, smoky top notes to roasted vegetables or grilled meats.

04

Warmed

Gently heated to release essential oils; ideal for drizzling over cold silken tofu or delicate seafood compositions.

05

Chilled

Stored at refrigeration temperatures to preserve volatile aromas; used for cold-dressed noodle salads and refreshing summer appetizers.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

wood_ear_mushroom0.47light_soy_sauce0.43garlic_scape0.43mala_sauce0.41enoki_mushroom0.41sichuan_peppercorn0.41 bean_sprout0.40dried_lily_bud0.40

Cuisine affinity

East Asian 0.60Southeast Asian 0.53Eastern European 0.53South Asian 0.41Japanese 0.39

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Chili Oil

Condiment · Use as purchased