Five Ways to Use Chili Oil You Have Not Tried Yet

Chili oil has had a real moment in the food world lately, and for good reason. A single bottle can transform the way you cook. But most people only know one or two ways to use it. Here are five that might surprise you.

With scrambled eggs: Finish your eggs right before plating with a spoon of chili oil. The warmth of the eggs blooms the aromatics in the oil and the result is one of the best breakfasts you can make in under ten minutes.

Stirred into soup: Whether it is a simple broth or a full pho, chili oil adds depth and heat that changes the entire character of the bowl. Add it at the table so each person can control their own heat level.

On pizza: This sounds like a trend, but it has been around for a long time in various forms. A drizzle of chili oil over a margherita after it comes out of the oven brings a richness and spice that makes the simple feel elevated.

Tossed with noodles: Cook your noodles, drain them, and toss them immediately with chili oil, a little soy sauce, sesame seeds, and scallions. That is dinner in fifteen minutes and it will be one of your favorites.

As a dipping sauce base: Mix chili oil with a little rice vinegar and a splash of soy sauce and you have an instant dipping sauce for dumplings, spring rolls, or grilled meats. Add a bit of minced ginger and it becomes exceptional.

Bounmy's Chili Oil is made with slow-infused dried chilies, star anise, cinnamon, and sesame. It has a layered flavor that holds up to all of these uses and more. Start with a small drizzle and you will quickly find yourself reaching for more.