Chinese Chili Oil

Ingredients (18)

• Steep:
• 10 whole cloves
• 4 star anise
• 4 green cardamon pods
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 2 inches orange peel
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 shallot
• 1 inch ginger root (See Note 1)
• 3 cups vegetable oil
• Pour Over:
• 1 cup Sichuan chili flakes or Asian red pepper flakes (See Note 2)
• 2 tbsp white sesame seeds toasted
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp black vinegar or rice vinegar