Easy Sichuan Chilli Oil Recipe | Verna Gao

Ingredients

• 350ml (~1.5cup) neutral cooking oil
• 1-2 heads of garlic, peeled and crushed
• 3-4 slices of fresh ginger
• 1 cassia cinnamon stick. This is different to cinnamon used in baking
• 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
• 2 whole star anise
• 50g your favourite chilli flakes. I use either gochugaru or one from the Chinese supermarket
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp msg, or some chicken bouillon (optional, but would recommend)
• 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar (optional)
• 1 small onion or 2 shallots , thinly sliced (use a mandolin for even slices)