Crispy Chilli Garlic Oil (Viral Recipe Everyone's Making!) - Pinch 0f Sugar

Ingredients

• ¼ cup Chilli flakes (or crushed red chilli) adjust depending on how spicy you like it
• 8 Garlic cloves ~ thinly sliced / finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp Sesame seeds (toasted optional – Adds crunch + nutty flavour)
• 1 tsp Salt – Essential for balancing
• 1 – 2 tsp Sugar (white or brown) – Helps mellow the heat and adds depth
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 piece cinnamon stick (approx 6cm)
• 1 small piece of star anise (optional)
• 1 tsp peppercorns
• 1 tsp cloves
• 1 cup neutral oil (like canola, vegetable, grapeseed, or peanut oil) i used olive oil