chili oil
Americannoun
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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