Orange Chipotle Oil
"Orange peel and dried chipotle chili infuse this oil with a smoky citrus flavor that enlivens Mexican and Southwestern style marinades or part of a salad dressing. The dried orange peel gives the oil a savory intensity, but you can use fresh zest in a pinch. NOTE: The oil infusion time is not included in the overall prep. time."
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (49 g)
- Calories 15.8
- Total Fat - 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 0 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 1.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 3.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1 g
- Sugars - 2.3 g
- Protein - 0.5 g
- Calcium - 5 mg
- Iron - 0.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 58.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a spice mill, grind together the chilies and orange peel. Combine the chipotle-orange mix with the oil in a clean glass jar and infuse for 2 - 3 days, shaking the jar occasionally. Filter the oil through a paper coffee filter into a clean glass jar.
Step 2
Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. Makes 2 cups
Tips
No special items needed.