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Chili and
Lime Oil
This type of oil is known as compound oil because it is enriched with chili and lime . The beauty of this recipe is that in a short time you will see a beautiful glass jar filled with oil and in the bottom you will see many arbol peppers and lime chunks that interact with the oil that fill it with flavor.
– Another very simple application can be given to this oil, that consists of tasting it with bread.
About the Recipe
- In this recipe you have to work a little but it is not difficult to make.
- We don’t recommend using extra virgin oil because its flavor is strong and the flavor of the chili and the lime would be lost.
- We give the recipe with olive oil but a vegetable oil of your liking can also be used.
- The preparation time is of 20 minutes.
- With this preparation you will obtain 1 qt of oil.
Ingredients
Cookware
Directions
Work with the Lime- Cut 1 lime into half moons and then put them in a plate.
- Sprinkle over the half moons of lime 1/2 tablespoon of salt and leave them resting for about 15 minutes, until they slightly dehydrate.
| The lime goes through this process because we want its flavor present in the oil but not its juice. |
- Put on a griddle over medium heat 8 arbol peppers and roast them for approximately 1 minute, until all their sides are moderately roasted; move them regularly with some tongs.
- Transfer from the griddle to a glass jar, with the tongs, the chilies that were roasted; then set aside.
- Verify that the half moons of lime that were left resting are slightly dehydrated, if not leave them resting for a longer time.
- Put in the glass jar:
- The half moons of Lime with the ones you worked.
- 4 cups of Olive Oil.
- Close the glass jar and leave the chili and lime oil resting in a fresh and airy place for 15 days, so the flavors mix.
Amazing!
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