Chinese Spicy Chili Garlic Oil Dip

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely. Place the dried red chili flakes, minced garlic, salt, and toasted sesame seeds into a heatproof glass bowl and mix well.

2. 2

   Pour the vegetable oil into a small saucepan and heat it over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until it starts shimmering and is very hot.

3. 3

   Carefully pour the hot vegetable oil in two batches over the chili and garlic mixture in the bowl, stirring gently with a wooden spoon as it sizzles.

4. 4

   Add the soy sauce and sesame oil into the bowl immediately after pouring the hot oil, stirring continuously so all the ingredients combine well.

5. 5

   Let the dipping sauce rest at room temperature for 5 minutes so the flavors infuse deeply and the oil cools down slightly.

6. 6

   Serve the fragrant, deep red chili garlic oil dip warm in small bowls alongside dumplings, spring rolls, or stir-fried dishes.