Mexican · III The Pantry
Chorro de aceite (chile oil finish)
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Origin
Oaxaca, Mexico
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Description
Oaxacan practice of finishing tacos, tlayudas, and soups with a drizzle of salsa macha or chile-infused oil. The fat carries aroma, adds heat, and ties disparate components together.
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The Thread
—Chinese chili oil finish (la you)
—Italian aglio e olio fat finish
—Korean gochugaru oil
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Flavour Context
Smoky, nutty, dried chile heat, fat-carried aroma, garlic undertone
Pillars V — VII
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