Homemade Chili Oil

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Ingredients

• 300 grams of neutral oil
• Half an onion
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 20 grams of ginger
• 200 grams of chili flakes
• 50 grams of salt
• 50 grams of sugar
• Aromatics (cinnamon, star anise, clove, Sichuan peppercorn, black pepper, bay leaf)
• Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat neutral oil in a pan over medium heat. Add half an onion, 5 cloves of garlic, and 20 grams of ginger. Cook until they brown.
2. Add 200 grams of chili flakes, 50 grams of salt, and 50 grams of sugar. Mix well.
3. Throw in your aromatics (cinnamon, star anise, clove, Sichuan peppercorn, black pepper, bay leaf) and cook for one minute. Strain the oil over the chili.
4. Optionally, add roasted peanuts and sesame seeds for extra flavor.

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