Korean Chilli Oil: Amp Up Your Dish With This Condiment

By Krati Purwar

September 1, 2025

Korean chilli oil is the new staple on Indian dining tables. A few drops of it, and your dish instantly looks gourmet and fancy. The little red drops of oil and small chilli flakes take the flavour profile up a notch. Here is how you make it.

Ingredients

Salt to taste 2-3 Gochugaru 1 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp sugar 1 cup vegetable oil ½ tsp five spice powder 2 tsp Szechuan pepper

Step 1

Add oil to a pan and let it heat up.

Step 2

Take a bowl, mix all other ingredients.

Step 3

Check the oil using a wooden spoon; it should make bubbles.

Step 4

Turn off the flame and pour the oil over the ingredients after 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Stir the ingredients and leave the blend to come to room temperature.

Step 6

Put on the lid and refrigerate it. You can use it in noodles, wraps, etc.