Collected Foods kitchen recipe.

Gochugaru Chili Oil (Spicy Umami Style): Weeknight Korean heat with clean, layered chili flavor. Collected Foods Korean Chili is the flavor driver.

Serves: makes about 1 cup

Why this spice: Collected Foods Korean Chili plus a touch of soy makes a pantry chili oil with savory depth.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup neutral oil
• 3 Tbsp Collected Foods Korean Chili (Gochugaru)
• 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
• Pinch MSG or mushroom powder (optional)

Directions

1. Combine gochugaru, soy, sugar, garlic, sesame, and optional MSG in a jar.
2. Heat oil until a wooden chopstick bubbles gently around it.
3. Pour over chili mix; stir. Cool, then seal.
4. Use on noodles, dumplings, eggs, and roasted vegetables.
5. Taste and adjust salt or spice before serving.

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