Sichuan Chile Oil (ChiliOil6)
Similar to (ChiliOil4) this was split in to two containers; one for my father. The main difference with this one is that I toasted some of the spices before adding them to the oil.
Made 500 milliliters on 2024-05-07
Inspired by Sichuan Chile Oil (ChiliOil4)
Process notes
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@0min: Put oil in medium, stainless pan and put on one burner at level 5.
At this time, I also started toasting the spices.
At this time, I also started toasting the spices.
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@12min: 150°
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@18min: This is when I actually dumped in the spices that were being toasted.
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@22min: 253°
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@44min: 300°
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@62min: 330°; lowered heat to 4
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@66min: 330°
Heat the oil for 66 minutes
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575 milliliters of Vegetable Oil (Signature Select brand; 100% soybean oil.)
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50 milliliters of Grapeseed Oil (La Tourangelle brand.)
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8 grams of Star Anise (About 8 stars.
The star anise, cinnamon, and peppercorns were all toasted for about 5 minutes in a stainless steel pan.)
The star anise, cinnamon, and peppercorns were all toasted for about 5 minutes in a stainless steel pan.)
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19 grams of Cinnamon Stick (About 1.5 sticks. Toasted with the star anise and peppercorns.)
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1.5 tablespoons of Green Sichuan Peppercorn (D.M.D. Brand. Toasted with the star anise and cinnamon.)
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4.5 tablespoons of Red Sichuan Peppercorns (Natural Plus Green brand from Amazon. Toasted with the star anise and cinnamon.)
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3 Bay Leaf (Added directly to the oil; not toasted.)
Dry additions
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2.25 teaspoons of Table Salt. (Kosher salt, which I put in the mortar and pestle so that there wouldn't be any large granules.
1.5tsp were put in the regular, large jar, and 0.75tsp were put in the second, 8oz mason jar.)
1.5tsp were put in the regular, large jar, and 0.75tsp were put in the second, 8oz mason jar.)
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12 tablespoons of Sichuan Chili Flakes. (Natural Plus Green brand from Amazon.
8oz were put in the regular jar, and 4oz were put in the 8oz jar.)
8oz were put in the regular jar, and 4oz were put in the 8oz jar.)
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1.5 tablespoons of Chinese Black Vinegar. (Soeos brand.
1 tablespoon was put in the regular jar, and 0.5 tablespoons were put in the 8oz jar.)
1 tablespoon was put in the regular jar, and 0.5 tablespoons were put in the 8oz jar.)
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