The Chili Oil

Categories: oil, chinese, szechuan, chili, staple

Ingredients:

• 5 star anise
• 1 chinese cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
• 2 black cardamom pods
• 4 nugs sand ginger
• 2 teaspoons cloves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 cups of oil
• 1¼ cups chili flakes

Steps:

cook at 200-225°F for an hour. then pour over the flakes.