Chinese Chili Oil

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add dried red chilies into a food processor or substitute with Sichuan chili flakes and process into smaller flakes.
  2. 2Transfer to a heatproof bowl.
  3. 3Add garlic, Sichuan pepper, and salt.
  4. 4Over low heat, add oil to a wok.
  5. 5Once oil is hot, add onions, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and cloves.
  6. 6Give it a mix and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7Remove and discard the aromatics.
  8. 8Carefully pour hot oil over the chili flakes in the heatproof bowl.
  9. 9Immediately stir to prevent burning.
  10. 10Let it cool down.
  11. 11Transfer to a resealable jar.
  12. 12Store in the fridge. It should last six months.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried red chilies
  • 1 cup Sichuan chili flakes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 medium onions
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cloves

Equipment

food processorwokheatproof bowlresealable jar