Sichuan Chili Oil: the Complete Guide

Date: 2025-06-03 22:56:24

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There’s not just one Sichuan Chili oil! In this video, we’ll teach you the diversity of chili oils that are employed in a Sichuan restaurant context.

0:00 – Why bother with great chili oil?
2:26 – How to make Sichuan chili oil OUTSIDE Sichuan
9:40 – Red Oil
15:50 – Mala Oil
19:20 – Homestyle Chili Oil
22:05 – Old Oil
25:37 – Scorched Chili Oil
27:45 – Pickled Chili Oil
30:37 – Fresh Chili Oil
33:07 – Seasoned Chili Oils

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Outro Music: คิดถึงคุณจัง by ธานินทร์ อินทรเทพ
Found via My Analog Journal (great channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHaL5H-VYRg&t=896s