chili oil
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chili oil
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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The flavor is unmatched, but adding a little bit more oomph to it with aromatics, whatever protein you like and some chili oil can turn it into something special.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The combination of spicy chili oil and sweet-savory tomato oil is wildly good.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Now the millennial grocer has its own brand of fried alliums in chili oil, and I can’t get myself to buy it.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2024
Serve the soup in individual bowls, topped with chili oil and sour cream.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
Glory liked her ramen with lots of chili oil, but Danny decided he needed to start things slow.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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