Homemade Rayu (Japanese-Style Chili Oil)

Name: Homemade Rayu (Japanese-Style Chili Oil)
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese
Ingredients: 125 ml cooking oil (neutral oil of choice); 125 ml toasted sesame oil; 3 slices ginger root; 1 garlic clove; 1 Japanese leek (naganegi) (green part, roughly cut); 5 dried red chili peppers; 2 tbsp chili powder; ½ tbsp water

Instructions

Cook:15min

Rayu is a vibrant red oil infused with chilis, sesame and various aromatics. This versatile ingredient is surprisingly easy to make and will add wonderful depth, flavor and heat to any dish!

Updated at: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:10:38 GMT