Chili Oil

That Dude Can Cook

ThatDudeCanCook

• 2 cups avocado oil (or another neutral oil)
• 5 cloves of thinly sliced garlic (cook for 3 minutes)
• 2 large or 4 medium shallots (cook for 7 minutes)
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger (cook for 1 minute 30 seconds)
• 4 spring onions
• 2-star anise
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 2 tsp cloves
• 1 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns
• 1/2 cup Chinese chili flakes (you can use regular chili flakes)
• 1 tbsp chili powder (if you want it more spicy)
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp white pepper
• 2 tsp MSG (optional)
• 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Dice Ginger and Garlic in very fine pieces
2. Slice shallots into slivers
3. Heat oil to 325 degrees F, 162 C
4. Add shallots and cook until golden brown
5. Strain shallots and add to jar