Homemade Chilli Oil

Serves 4

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Ingredients Oil:

• 700ml Canola Oil or alternative neutral oil

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 1 cardamon pod

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 brown onion, quartered

• 3 slices of ginger

• 2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns

• 2 star anise

Spice Base:

• 3/4 cup Chinese Chilli Flakes

• 25 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

• 3 tablespoons Korean red pepper flakes

• 1/2 cup black vinegar

• 1/4 cup sesame seeds

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Method

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring oil and aromatics to a simmer. Gently simmer for 40 minutes.

2. Combine the spice base ingredients in a large heat proof bowl. Strain the oil into the bowl in small amounts at a time, until all oil is mixed in.

3. Let the oil cool for 10-15 minutes, and then add black vinegar and sesame seeds.

4. Divide into jars and store in the fridge for up to 3 months.