Yield: 1 ½ cup oil

Often an unpleasant condiment when purchased, this peppery oil is delicious when made with a fine peanut oil. A tablespoon of sesame oil stirred in just as it cools enhances the flavor.

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Ingredients
Amount
High-flavor, roasted peanut oil 1 cup
Whole dried arbol chiles, seeded and stemmed ½ cup
Sesame oil (optional) 1 Tbsp.
Method

1. In a stainless steel pot, heat the chilies and the oil over medium heat until the peppers begin to foam.

2. When the pepper begin to blacken (approximately 10 minutes), turn off the heat, cover, and allow to sit for 2 hours or longer.
3. Strain and keep in a covered jar in a cool location out of the light.
Source: ©Bruce Cost


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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tbsp. Servings Per Recipe: 24  

 
%DV*
Calories: 90
5
Total Fat: 10 grams
15
Saturated Fat 1.6 grams
8
Cholesterol: 0 mg
0
Sodium: 0 mg
0
Total Carbohydrate: 1 gram
0

Dietary Fiber: .5 grams

2
Sugars: 0 grams
 
Protein: .2 grams  

Vitamin A: 15% Vitamin C: 2% Calcium: 0% Iron: 1%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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