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Meanings
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chili oil
A Chinese-style condiment made by infusing oil with chili peppers and other aromatics; commonly used in Japanese interpretations of Chinese dishes like tantanmen and gyoza.
from Chinese làyóu
Adding a few drops of chili oil to the gyoza dipping sauce enhances the flavor.
The spiciness of the chili oil, essential for tantanmen, whets the appetite.
Expressions
- 食べるラー油chili oil with garlic and onions