ISO Roasted Chili Oil
I'm somewhat addicted to the chili oil they have at Pizzeria Libretto, but despite my many requests, they refuse to sell me some for home use.
Therefore, my question is: does anybody know where I can buy a similar oil somewhere in Toronto? The Libretto version has a complex roasted chili flavour without too much heat that I haven't been able to find anywhere else (including in my attempts to recreate the oil at home). If I can find it in the city (or, alternately, if someone has a recipe they can share) I'll be a happy man.
Thanks in advance.
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I use a handful of hot red dried chilis (minus their stems), throw them in canola oil, bring to a boil slowly, let it cool then I store it in the refrigerator. If you want to stop the heat, then drain it before storing. Or you could use red pepper flakes instead... I think I would try it with olive oil if it is for pizza...
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re: whinendine
Thanks for the info. I actually tried making my own (I basically poured hot oil over chili peppers), but it ended up just being spicy oil, instead of having that roasted flavour I'm looking for (and that libretto nails). Maybe heating the peppers up with the oil is the way. I'm still surprised that you can't buy something like this anywhere (and I'm still surprised that Libretto doesn't sell it...do they hate money?).
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re: petek
go to one of the latin markets in kensington. buy a pile of dried chilies (they will help you with flavour profiles...or just use your nose). dry toast them in a pan over medium heat, keeping a close eye to make sure the sugars in them don't burn, then add oil and bring up to temp. turn off the heat and let cool before storing in the fridge. you'll get that toasted, almost raisin-like flavour of chilies, along with some residual heat.
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