chili oil
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chili oil
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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What I didn’t know then — and have since learned — is that what was delighting my taste buds was a Mexican chili oil with roots in Orizaba, Veracruz, known as salsa macha.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2024
Now Bisbee says the club is working with its restaurant suppliers, trying to scorch the javelinas with a one-million Scoville-unit chili oil that the club can spray over the turf without killing it.
From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2023
Serve the soup in individual bowls, topped with chili oil and sour cream.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
The chili oil here is like none other in the city — nutty and salty, with enough heat to numb your tongue.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 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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