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.

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Etymology

Origin of chili oil

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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

“We’re still trying to figure out the right formulation in the chili oil we put out. It’s a delicate thing for the grass,” Bisbee said.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2023

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

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

You’ll find it not just tucked into the shish taouk, but served as a condiment for the fries that are first tossed in chili oil, making for a side dish that doubles down on heat.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 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