Homemade Chilli Oil

🥘 Ingredients

• Asian chilli powder
  1/2 c
• Sichuan peppercorns
  3 Tbsp
• bay leaves
  2
• cardamom pods
  8
• cinnamon stick
  1
• neutral-tasting oil
  1 c
• sea salt
  2 tsp
• star anise
  4

🍳 Cookware

• saucepan
• frying pan
• jar
• bowl

1. 1

   Place the neutral-tasting oil (e.g., peanut, rice bran, vegetable or canola) in a saucepan over low heat.

   neutral-tasting oil: 1 c
2. 2

   In a separate small frying pan , toast the star anise , cinnamon stick , bay leaves , Sichuan peppercorns and cardamom pods over medium-high heat until just starting to smoke.

   star anise: 4, cinnamon stick: 1, bay leaves: 2, Sichuan peppercorns: 3 Tbsp, cardamom pods: 8
3. 3

   Then add the spices to the warm oil. Turn the heat under the oil up to medium and wait for the spices to gently sizzle. Cook at a gentle sizzle for ⏱️ 5 minutes .
4. 4

   Remove from the heat and allow to cool for ⏱️ 5 minutes .
5. 5

   Place the Asian chilli powder and sea salt in a heat-proof jar or bowl .

   Asian chilli powder: 1/2 c, sea salt: 2 tsp
6. 6

   Strain the oil over the chilli salt mixture. Add the bay leaves, cinnamon stick and star anise back into the oil mixture and gently stir.
7. 7

   Allow to cool before storing in an airtight jar. Use within a year.