chili oil

or chile oil

[ chil-ee oil ]

noun

1. an edible oil spiced with chile peppers, often used in Chinese cuisine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chili oil¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

As for a dipping sauce, mine is usually soy sauce with a dollop of chili paste, but feel free to add grated garlic, scallions, chili oil and rice vinegar to taste.

From Washington Post