That Dude Can Cook
2 cups avocado oil (or another neutral oil) 5 cloves of thinly sliced garlic (cook for 3 minutes) 2 large or 4 medium shallots (cook for 7 minutes) 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger (cook for 1 minute 30 seconds) 4 spring onions 2-star anise 1 stick cinnamon 2 tsp cloves 1 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns 1/2 cup Chinese chili flakes (you can use regular chili flakes) 1 tbsp chili powder (if you want it more spicy) 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds 2 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp white pepper 2 tsp MSG (optional) 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Dice Ginger and Garlic in very fine pieces
- Slice shallots into slivers
- Heat oil to 325 degrees F, 162 C
- Add shallots and cook until golden brown
- Strain shallots and add to jar