Chili Oil
- 500
ml
neutral oil
- 5
star anise
- 1
cinnamon stick
- 2
bay leaves
- 3
Tbsp
sichuan peppercorns
- 2
pods black cardamom
- 1
Tbsp
dried ginger
- 2
tsp
cloves
- 3
cloves garlic
- 2
shallots
- 100
g
sichuan chili flakes
- 2
tsp
salt
- Grind all spices into a powder and combine, except the chili flakes and salt
- Heat oil with spices to about 110-120C (1)
- Simmer for 30min to 1h
- Strain oil and pour over the chili flakes (2)
- Stir in salt and let cool down
Notes
(1) Once the right temperature has been reached, there should be small bubbles rising from the aromatics. If there are big bubbles the temperature is too high
(2) Oil should still be around 110-120C at this point