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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

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Now the millennial grocer has its own brand of fried alliums in chili oil, and I can’t get myself to buy it.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2024

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

From Washington Times Sep. 26, 2023

Picture this: a runny egg yolk at the center of crisp, bits of feta that's seasoned with salt, pepper and a generous drizzle of chili oil.

From Salon Aug. 6, 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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