We heat dried chili peppers until their flavors are unleashed, then douse them with buttery, late harvest olive oil and set it to steep. Our Hot Chili extra virgin olive oil has heat with a depth of nutty, chili flavor and a gorgeous color that is irresistible.
Our 2023 batch of Hot Chili oil is hotter than usual, we think twice as hot, but still reasonable and flavorful; on a hot scale of 1-10 we put it at a 3-4 (Jalapeño oil is a 4-5). It starts out with a great toasty nose and mild flavor that builds to a kicky burn—then the burn fades, and the flavor lingers. We think you'll like it!
Essential in a stir-fry, great in scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, and an easy garnish for tacos, grilled corn, pizza, or any dish that needs a touch of heat and color. As always, our olive oils are all first- and cold-pressed, and grown herbicide and pesticide free!
Harvested: Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
Quick Uses & Ideas:
- Sear Tuna in Hot Chili oil.
- Top soft cheese for a spicy appetizer.
- Do as the Sicilians do and drizzle it all over your pizza!
- Makes a great vinaigrette for chopped salad or corn and avocado salad with our Chipotle Honey Spice Blend.
- Whisk together minced garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt and Hot Chili Oil for a sweet & spicy marinade for steak or chicken.
- Mix with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, scallions and Soba noodles for a delicious cold noodle lunch.
- Great on the grill with chicken or red meat.
- Top hummus.
- Marinade chicken with cilantro, lime, garlic and Hot Chili Oil before baking or grilling.
- Combine with soy sauce, sesame oil, and peanut butter to make a spicy peanut sauce.
- Scroll down or visit our Recipe Page for more ideas!
Pairs Well With: pizza, beef, pork, chicken, veggies, beans, broccoli, tacos, soups, Pho, eggs, nutritional yeast, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, Garlic oil, Chipotle Honey, Harissa, OMG, North Beach Blend
Rather start small and sample around? Try our Some Like It Hot Samplers!
