Description
Homemade garlic oil is a perfect condiment to finish your salads, pizza, or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bulb of garlic
- 250ml olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- Pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
- Peel the garlic cloves. You can also use some garlic skins, but it’s not necessary.
- Pour the oil into a wok or a saucepan. Place over very low heat and add your garlic. In with chili flakes.
- When it starts to gently bubble, keep on the low heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally (with a wooden spoon).
- Turn the heat off and let cool completely. Transfer oil and a couple of cloves to a bottle or jar. Store refrigerated for about a month.
Notes
You can add a few chili flakes or chili powder.
Do not forget to fry the garlic to kill the bacteria.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Oils & Vinegars
- Method: Oil preparation
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: garlic oil, homemade garlic oil