Scallion Pancakes with Chili-Infused Olive Oil - Olive Oil Times

Ingredients

• 1 cup moderate-intensity extra virgin olive oil
• 2 each star anise
• 1 each cinnamon stick
• 2 each cloves
• 1 each bay leaf
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
• 2 each garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 each shallots, peeled
• 3/4 cup crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/3 cup mild intensity extra virgin olive oil (plus more for frying)
• 2 cups scallions, chopped