Chili-scallion Oil

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• 3 scallions, cut into thin rings
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 2 1/2 cups corn oil or 2 1/2 cups peanut oil
• 1/3 cup toasted sesame oil
• 1/3 cup chinese black beans, coarsely chopped (optional)
• 3 oranges, zest of, the freshly grated large (optional)
• 1 tablespoon szechuan peppercorns (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, combine pepper flakes, garlic, scallions, ginger, and corn or peanut oil; heat, over medium low, until bubbly (225-250 degrees f); let simmer 15 minutes then allow to cool.
• 2 store in a tightly covered glass or plastic container at room temperature.
• 3 if using any (or all) of the variations, add them before cooking.