Homemade Rayu (Japanese-Style Chili Oil)

Name: Homemade Rayu (Japanese-Style Chili Oil)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese
Ingredients: 125 ml cooking oil (neutral oil of your choice); 125 ml toasted sesame oil; 3 slices ginger root (5mm (0.2 inch) thick); 1 garlic clove; 1 Japanese leek (naganegi) (green part, roughly cut); 5 dried red chili peppers; 2 tbsp chili powder; ½ tbsp water

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Rayu is a vibrant red oil infused with chili, 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: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:56:43 GMT