Crispy Shallot and Garlic Oil

Name: Crispy Shallot and Garlic Oil
Ingredients: 4 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced; 15 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup sesame seeds or chopped roasted peanuts; 350 ml neutral oil (e.g., mild olive oil or rapeseed oil); 1/4 cup mild chilli powder; 1/4 cup chilli flakes; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1-2 tsp salt, to taste; 1 tbsp sugar

6 steps

A flavorful infused oil made with crispy shallots and garlic, perfect for enhancing the taste of your dishes. Store in the fridge and enjoy the delightful flavor boost.

Updated at: Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:20:39 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per recipe

Calories3603.2 kcal (180%)

Total Fat369.1 g (527%)

Carbs72.2 g (28%)

Sugars24.2 g (27%)

Protein23.9 g (48%)

Sodium3877.5 mg (194%)

Fiber16.8 g (60%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

4shallots

peeled and thinly sliced

15 clovesgarlic

peeled and thinly sliced

½ cupsesame seeds

or chopped roasted peanuts

350mlneutral oil

mild olive oil or rapeseed oil

¼ cupmild chilli powder

¼ cupchilli flakes

1 tspsmoked paprika

1 tspsalt

to taste

1 Tbspsugar

Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the chopped shallots and garlic. Fry them until golden brown and crispy (about 15-20 minutes). Be careful not to burn them.

Step 3

Remove from heat and strain through a sieve, preserving the infused oil in a bowl underneath. Set aside shallots and garlic for 5 minutes to crisp as they cool.

Step 4

In a medium-sized bowl, add the rest of the ingredients, then pour in the oil and mix well. Add the crispy shallots and garlic and mix again.

Step 5

Taste and adjust salt or sugar as needed.

Step 6

Pour into an airtight jar and enjoy. Store in the fridge.