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chili oil

American  
[chil-ee oil] / ˈtʃɪl i ˌɔɪl /
Or chile oil

noun

  1. an edible oil spiced with chile peppers, often used in Chinese cuisine.


Etymology

Origin of chili oil

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Think fragrant chili oil, Hong Kong borscht, and more.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024

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

Serve the soup in individual bowls, topped with chili oil and sour cream.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

Wow is right — there’s juicy nuance, forceful salt and nearly too much butteriness, with a sweet mayo and rather serious house chili oil for dipping, in case too much is never enough.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 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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