Make Italian-style spicy olive oil with dried chilli and aromatic ingredients. This pizza and pasta condiment adds controlled heat and flavour; learn how to infuse and store it properly.
Place all of the ingredients in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil for one minute. Remove from heat; let stand and cool. Pour into a bottle. Allow to at least a day at room temperature, and then refrigerate.
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Taste as you build this dish and adjust the seasoning at each stage — that habit alone will improve almost anything you cook. You'll find techniques like this one across our full course library.
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