Date Chile Crisp

Ingredients

• 2 California dates, pitted and minced
• 4 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chile flakes)
• 2 tablespoons red chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon urfa chili (see Cook’s Note)
• 2 tablespoons fried sliced shallots (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 tablespoons fried minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon toasted walnuts, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 whole star anise
• 1 whole black cardamom, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed Szechuan peppercorns
• 1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled finely
• 1 1/2 cups neutral oil such as avocado or vegetable oil
• 4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and thinly sliced