Infuse Aromatic Chili Oil at Home (Easy 70-Min Recipe) - Recipe By Me

Ingredients

• 5 whole star anise
• 1 whole cassia cinnamon stick
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
• 2 black cardamom pods (optional)
• 1 tablespoon dried sand ginger (optional, about 4 nuggets)
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed (optional)
• 1 to 2 shallots, halved (optional)
• 1 1/2 to 3 cups neutral oil (e.g., canola or peanut oil)
• 3/4 to 1 1/4 cups Sichuan chili flakes
• 1 to 2 teaspoons salt, to taste