Hot oil infused with star anise and Sichuan peppercorns, poured over chilli flakes and sesame seeds; for noodles, dumplings and eggs. Serves 8.
4tbsp
1tbsp
0.5tsp
1tsp
200ml
2piece
1tsp| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 4tbsp | — | — | |
| 2 | | 1tbsp | — | — | |
| 3 | | 0.5tsp | — | — | |
| 4 | | 1tsp | — | — | |
| 5 | | 200ml | — | — | |
| 6 | | 2piece | — | — | |
| 7 | | 1tsp | — | — |
Put the chilli flakes in the heatproof bowl.
Chilli flakes · 4 tbsp
Add the sesame seeds.
Sesame seeds · 1 tbspAdd the salt.
Salt · 0.5 tspAdd the sugar and stir everything together.
Caster sugar · 1 tsp
Pour the oil into the small saucepan.
Groundnut oil · 200 ml
Add the star anise.
Star anise · 2 pieceAdd the Sichuan peppercorns.
Sichuan peppercorns · 1 tspHeat over a medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, until the spices sizzle gently and the thermometer reads about 160 °C; don't let it smoke.
Wearing an oven glove, pour the hot oil through the sieve onto the chilli mix, a little at a time; it will sizzle and foam. Throw away the whole spices.
Stir the sizzling chilli oil
Leave to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 tbsp | | Put the chilli flakes in the heatproof bowl.⏱ 10sResultChilli flakes |
| 2 | 1 tbsp | | Add the sesame seeds.⏱ 5sResultChilli and sesame |
| 3 | 0.5 tsp | | Add the salt.⏱ 5sResultSalted chilli |
| 4 | 1 tsp | | Add the sugar and stir everything together.⏱ 15sResultChilli mix |
| 5 | 200 ml | | Pour the oil into the small saucepan.⏱ 10sResultGroundnut oil |
| 6 | 2 piece | | Add the star anise.⏱ 5sResultOil with star anise |
| 7 | 1 tsp | | Add the Sichuan peppercorns.⏱ 5sResultOil with spices |
| 8 | — | | Heat over a medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, until the spices sizzle gently and the thermometer reads about 160 °C; don't let it smoke.⏱ 5 minResultHot infused oil |
| 9 | Hot infused oilstep 8 | | Wearing an oven glove, pour the hot oil through the sieve onto the chilli mix, a little at a time; it will sizzle and foam. Throw away the whole spices.⏱ 30sResultSizzling chilli oil |
| 10 | — | | Stir the sizzling chilli oil⏱ 20sResultStirred chilli oil |
| 11 | — | | Leave to cool completely, about 30 minutes.⏱ 30 minResultCooled chilli oil |
| Total Time | 39 min | ||
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 226kcal | |
| 0.7g | |
| 24g | |
| 4g | |
| 3g | |
| 0.9g | |
| 0.5g | |
| 6mg |
Hot oil infused with star anise and Sichuan peppercorns, poured over chilli flakes and sesame seeds; for noodles, dumplings and eggs. Serves 8.
What you’ll doYou will mix chilli flakes with sesame seeds, salt and sugar, heat oil with star anise and Sichuan peppercorns, then strain the hot oil over the chilli and leave it to cool.
