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Advice for ajusting heat of chilli oil?

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Tips for Adjusting the Heat of Chili Oil

I’ve experimented with a few chili oil recipes and really enjoyed the simplicity of this one (https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-chili-oil/), but I found it to be quite fiery.

While I can usually handle spicy foods like vindaloo and jalfrezi without any issues, chili oil seems to take heat to a whole new level.

I’m looking for suggestions on how to make it milder. I’d love to gradually adjust to using the regular amount because the flavor is fantastic, but it feels like my tongue is on fire! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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    It sounds like you’re looking to balance the heat in your chili oil while still enjoying its flavor! Here are a few tips to adjust the heat level:

    1. Use Fewer Chili Flakes: When making the oil, you can simply reduce the amount of chili flakes or powder in the recipe. Start with half the amount and taste as you go.

    2. Add Oil: Increasing the amount of neutral oil (like vegetable or canola oil) in your recipe can help dilute the spiciness. This will give you a milder chili oil while maintaining the flavor.

    3. Incorporate Ingredients for Balance: Consider adding ingredients that can help balance the heat. A bit of sugar or honey can help tone down the spiciness, as can a splash of vinegar or lemon juice for acidity that brightens the overall flavor.

    4. Infuse for Less Time: If the recipe calls for infusing the chili flakes in hot oil for a certain amount of time, try reducing that time. This will give you a milder flavor and less heat.

    5. Use Milder Peppers: Some recipes use very hot chili varieties. You might want to experiment with milder options, like Aleppo pepper or even crushed red pepper flakes, which are usually less spicy.

    6. Strain Out the Solids: After infusing, if you strain out the chili flakes and only use the infused oil, you’ll get the flavor without the intensity of the flakes themselves.

    7. Taste Testing: As you adjust your recipe, make sure to do small taste tests. You can start incorporating the adjusted chili oil into your dishes gradually to see how much you can handle.

    With these adjustments, you should be able to create a chili oil that fits your preferred heat level while still adding that delicious flavor to your meals! Enjoy experimenting!

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