Taste of the South: Quick Spicy Calabrian Chili Oil Recipe
Spice, heat, sun – this oil brings fire to the table.
When the sun shines hot on the fields in Calabria and ripe chillies dry in the warm Mediterranean air, a very special aroma is created: intense, smoky, fiery. Exactly this flair is what we bring to your kitchen with our Spicy Calabrian Chili Oil – easily homemade and beautifully served in the Ripple Mason Jar | Regular | 0.12 L.
Whether as a dip for crispy sourdough bread, a topping for pasta, or a gift from the kitchen – this oil adds a spicy note and Italian elegance to any dish.
Why you should try this chilli oil
- Spicy, aromatic & versatile
Long-lasting & flavourfully preserved in a jar
Stylish for gifting or for your pantry
Perfect with bread, pasta, grilled vegetables & antipasti
Recipe: Quick Spicy Calabrian Chili Oil
Yields 1 jar (Ripple Mason Jar | Regular | 0.12 L):
Ingredients
2–3 dried Calabrian chillies, roughly broken
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ tsp fennel seeds
Zest of ¼ organic orange
approx. 120 ml high-quality olive oil
Preparation
Warm the olive oil over low heat in a small saucepan.
Add chillies, garlic, fennel seeds, and orange zest.
Let it infuse for about 5 minutes at very low temperature (do not fry!).
Then carefully pour into a sterile Ripple Mason Jar (e.g., 0.12 L or 0.25 L).
Seal airtight – keeps for several weeks in the refrigerator.
Flavour Tip
For a more intense flavour, you can gently reheat the oil after a few days – this allows the aromas to develop even further.
Everything you need
Serving suggestion – following the Italian way of life
Imagine: warm summer air, a set wooden table in the garden, freshly baked sourdough bread, and in the middle a small glass of bright red chilli oil. Accompanied by a cool glass of white wine or a Spritz – Dolce Vita doesn't get any better.
Simply slice the bread thickly, lightly toast it, and dip it into the spicy oil. A simple yet impressive starter for an evening with friends is ready.
Lieblingsglas Tip
The Ripple Jars from Lieblingsglas are ideal for infusing oils, herbs, and spices. They not only look beautiful but also keep your oil fresh for a long time – perfect for spontaneous pasta moments or that little kick on your pizza.
Ideal as a gift
The Chili Oil in a Ripple Jar is not only a culinary delight – it's also a visual highlight. With a small label and a cord, it becomes a stylish gift for foodies, hobby chefs, or hosts.
