Eyeball everything.
Throw it all into a pot at medium heat and let it simmer until the garlic just turns brown
the result is a brilliant red condiment with crispy garlic bits.
just a light patter of this chilli oil is sufficient to add requisite zing to your dish. My perfect lazy dinner is chilli oil on rice, but it’s also easily dressed down in toasties, soups and salads, or dressed up à la Ottolenghi.
And for the extra lazy, Lao Gan Ma offers an iconic store-bought version that’s available in the international aisle (as well as all Asian groceries). John Cena approves.
