Chilli oil (finishing)
An infused finishing oil that adds distributed heat and aroma, best added after baking.
- Salt
- low
- Fat
- high
- Sweetness
- low
- Acidity
- low
- Heat
- moderate
- Moisture
- low
- Umami
- low
- Cooking requirement
- raw ready to eat
Preparation
Drizzled after baking to preserve its aromatic heat
A light drizzle distributes heat evenly without overwhelming the pizza
Suitable to add after baking.
Cautions
- stacking it with an already-hot topping (e.g. calabrian-chilli, jalapeño) can push the total heat level past what most diners expect from a drizzle
Pairs well with
- Honey (post-bake drizzle)
Explicitly noted as a good balance for Chilli oil (finishing). Provides a cooling contrast to Chilli oil (finishing)'s heat. Best added fresh after baking, for brightness against Chilli oil (finishing).
- Pineapple
Its acidity cuts through Chilli oil (finishing)'s richness. Provides a cooling contrast to Chilli oil (finishing)'s heat.
- Fresh tomato slices
Its acidity cuts through Chilli oil (finishing)'s richness. Provides a cooling contrast to Chilli oil (finishing)'s heat.
- Kalamata olives
Its acidity cuts through Chilli oil (finishing)'s richness. Provides a cooling contrast to Chilli oil (finishing)'s heat.
- Pickled red onion
Its acidity cuts through Chilli oil (finishing)'s richness. Provides a cooling contrast to Chilli oil (finishing)'s heat.
- Sun-dried tomatoes
Its acidity cuts through Chilli oil (finishing)'s richness. Provides a cooling contrast to Chilli oil (finishing)'s heat.