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chili oil
or chile oil
[ chil-ee oil ]
/ ˈtʃɪl i ˌɔɪl /
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noun
an edible oil spiced with chile peppers, often used in Chinese cuisine.
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Origin of chili oil
First recorded in 1970–75
Words nearby chili oil
chiliasm, chiliburger, chili cheese fries, chili con carne, chili dog, chili oil, chilipepper, chili powder, chili sauce, Chilkat, Chilkoot Pass
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How to use chili oil in a sentence
As for a dipping sauce, mine is usually soy sauce with a dollop of chili paste, but feel free to add grated garlic, scallions, chili oil and rice vinegar to taste.
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