Insane Chilli Oil

Directions

  1. 1Slice the shallots thinly.
  2. 2Fry the sliced shallots in oil until crispy.
  3. 3Remove the crispy shallots and place them on a tray lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  4. 4Slice the garlic thinly.
  5. 5Fry the sliced garlic in the same oil until golden and crispy.
  6. 6Remove the crispy garlic and place it on a tray lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  7. 7Add peanuts to a bowl.
  8. 8Fry the peanuts in the same oil until golden brown.
  9. 9Remove the crispy peanuts and place them on a tray lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  10. 10Add ginger, cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, and a bay leaf to the oil.
  11. 11Steep the ingredients in the oil off the heat to infuse flavor.
  12. 12In a bowl, combine chili flakes, cumin, sugar, and sesame seeds.
  13. 13Add a small amount of oil to the spice mixture.
  14. 14Pour the hot infused oil over the spice mixture.
  15. 15Stir the mixture well to combine.
  16. 16Add the crispy shallots, garlic, and peanuts to the chili oil mixture.
  17. 17Mix everything thoroughly.
  18. 18Serve the chili oil over dumplings or other dishes.

Ingredients

  • shallots
  • oil
  • garlic
  • peanuts
  • ginger
  • cinnamon stick
  • coriander seeds
  • bay leaf
  • chilli flakes
  • cumin
  • sugar
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

knifepotcolanderbaking traybowlspoon