4 Shallots, peeled and sliced thinly. (Mandolin recommended)
1-2 HEADS of Garlic, peeled and sliced. (as thinly as the shallots)
2 1/2 cups Vegetable oil
2 Cinnamon sticks
4 Star Anise
1 thumb of ginger, shopped fine
1 cup Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes, quite mild)
1/4 cup Szechuan peppercorns, freshly ground
1/4 cup Paprika
1 TBS Soy Sauce
1 TSP White Sugar
1/2 TSP MSG
1/2 cup untoasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
Instructions
In the cold oil, add your shallots and Garlic.
In a large heat-capable bowl, add the rest of the ingredients
Over a med-high heat, heat your oil and get the shallots and garlic slices all crispy, then remove from oil and spread over a baking sheet to cool and crunch up
Return the oil to the heat and bring it up to 330 degrees
Carefully pour the oil into the bowl, over the other ingredients. WARNING: Will produce vapors and lots of steam.
Mix and then let sit to cool down.
Once cool, remove the Anise and Cinnamon.
Add the crispy shallots and garlic back in. Stir and keep covered for 3 months, if it lasts that long.
Notes
Use whatever chilis you want, this is a VERY mild, but very flavourful version.
I use this on eggs, pasta, taters, sammidges, rice...