Turn Up The Heat with Chili Oil: How to Light Up Your Next Dinner Party
Guestpost by: Ziwei Li, Founder of Wei Good Food
Blaze a new trail at your next dinner party with the fiery and flavorful addition of Wei Good Food chili oil! In this Fare Market post, we'll explore great ways to use chili oils to upgrade your appetizers, salads, main courses, and even desserts. We guarantee it’ll be a too-hot culinary experience that will have your guests sweating it out in the best of ways.
Amp up Appetizers with a Drizzle of Sizzle
Bring the heat with bruschetta topped with a drizzle of Wei Good Food OG Chili Oil – the perfect complement to the acidity and sweetness of fresh tomatoes and basil. Serve crispy vegetable spring rolls with a spicy dipping sauce for an extra kick. The unique depth of flavor and warm spice will elevate appetizers, leaving your guests begging for more, and maybe a glass of milk.
And remember, for maximum “wow,” always look for chili oils made with real ingredients that you can recognize!
Create a Smokin’ Hot Salad Dressing
Keep stoking your guests fire by infusing Wei Good Food Secret Spice Chili Oil into homemade dressings for salads that pack an unexpectedly tasty punch. Combine the extra spicy chili oil with lime juice, honey, and soy sauce to create a tangy vinaigrette that pairs well with any leafy greens or protein. A personal favorite? Drizzling the dressing over mixed greens, roasted vegetables, fluffy quinoa, and grilled tofu, making for a tantalizingly hot explosion of flavors.
Transform Main Courses into Magma-nificent Masterpieces
Wei Good Food Chili Oil can also elevate your main courses into unforgettable creations, and there are too many amazing recipes to count! Prior to roasting, rub your chicken, pork, or lamb with chili oil, black garlic, and fragrant spices for a savory and spicy crust. Or spoon chili oil over pizza for a fiery touch – there’s no such thing as too much. Tossing pasta (bucatini, anyone?) with chili oil, fresh herbs, and Parmesan creates a sensational, cross-cultural flavor that’ll have your guests clamoring for more.
Elevate Desserts with a Fiery Finale
Lastly, surprise and delight your party with a spicy twist for dessert. Infuse Wei Good Food OG Chili Oil into rich chocolate sauces or drizzle it over vanilla ice cream. A meal like this deserves a memorable conclusion, and this combination of sweet and spicy flavors is the only proper ending.
With its fiery flair, Wei Good Food Chili Oil has the power to transform your parties and get-togethers. Whether you opt for the milder OG Chili Oil or dare to try the extra hot Secret Spice Chili Oil, every handcrafted, 100% vegan spoonful is packed with flavor you won’t find anywhere else.
Wei Good Food is proudly a woman-founded and AAPI-owned small business based in Los Angeles, CA. For more information, visit weigoodfood.com. Shop with nationwide shipping at Craft Fare!