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Chili And Garlic Oil

Brush this flavorful oil on pizza dough or blend it into pasta dough. It can also be used for sauteing ingredients for pastas.

Courses: Sauces
Serves: 32 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Garlic head - (abt 2 1/2 oz) - cloves separated,
  And peeled
2 cups 474mlExtra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon 15mlRed pepper flakes

Recipe Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the garlic cloves and olive oil and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the garlic turns golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Do not let the garlic get too dark because the oil will have a bitter taste.)

Let cool and then add the red pepper flakes. Infuse for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Refrigerate in a covered container. Oil will last 2 to 3 weeks.

This recipe yields about 2 cups. Serving size = 1 tablespoon.

Nutrition per 1 tablespoon serving: Calories 129; Fat 14g; Carbohydrates 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 0mg; Protein 0g; Fiber 0g; Calories from Fat 98%; Calories from Carbs 3%.

Source:
Wolfgang Puck's Pizza, Pasta, and More by Wolfgang Puck, Judy - Gethers (Random House, 2000)

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