Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high to high heat until it is starting to smoke. Continue heating the oil for 20 – 30 seconds.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Wait 3 minutes, or until the oil has cooled to 225 – 240 degrees Fahrenheit (107 to 122.5 degrees Celsius).
How to Make Chili Oil (Hung Yao)
By Rhonda Parkinson, About.com Guide
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- What You'll Need to Make Chili Oil
- Preparing the Dried Chiles
- Placing the Chili Flakes in a Container
- Heating the Oil
- Infusing the Oil With the Chili Flakes
- Cooling and Straining
- The Chili Oil is Ready to Use!
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