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Szechuan Chili Oil

This spicy chili oil is the perfect addition to many asian dishes. The key is the Szechuan peppercorn which gives this oil a unique flavor that will be sure to elevate your favorite recipes.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp Szechuan peppercorn crushed
  • 1/2 cup Avocado oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic whole
  • 2 Star of Anise
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 5 Dried thai chilis, chopped (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp Crushed red pepper

Method
 

  1. In a small sauce pan on medium heat add oil, szechuan peppercorn, garlic, cinnamon stick, star of anise, and dried chilis.
  2. Cook ingredients for approximately 5 minutes, and remove from heat once garlic and chilis have browned. Remove garlic, cinnamon, anise, and whole chilis.
  3. In a separate jar add red chili flakes.
  4. Pour oil over the red chili flakes.
  5. Store in the fridge for ~4 weeks.