Spicy Chile Crisp

Ingredients

• ¾ cup dried red chiles, such as Thai, de árbol, or Japones
• 4 small shallots, thinly sliced
• 12 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1½ cups vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste