~~ INGREDIENTS ~~
- ✦1 cup coarse chili powder
- ✦1 cup medium chili powder
- ✦1 cup fine chili powder
- ✦1 tablespoon salt
- ✦1 quart canola oil
- ✦1 stick cinnamon
- ✦4 bay leaves
- ✦1 cup green szechuan peppercorns
- ✦1 cup red szechuan peppercorns
- ✦2 stars star anise
- ✦1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- ✦1 white onion
- ✦1 bunch cilantro
- ✦1 bunch green onions
- ✦1 head of garlic
- ✦1 knob of ginger
- ✦1 tablespoon sesame seeds
~~ INSTRUCTIONS ~~
- 1
To a large, heatproof bowl add all three types of chili powder, salt, and a tablespoon canola oil
- 2
To a separate bowl add the cinnamon, bay leaves, szechuan peppercorns, star anise, and fennel seeds with a splash of water
- 3
To a large pot, add the onion, cilantro, green onions, garlic, and ginger
- 4
Pour the rest of the canola oil over the vegetables
- 5
Add the wet spices to the pot as well
- 6
Heat the oil to 300°F
- 7
Remove the vegetables and spices from the oil
- 8
Pour about half the oil over the chili powders
- 9
Heat the rest of the oil to 350°F
- 10
Pour the rest of the oil over the chili powders
- 11
While the oil is still hot, add the sesame seeds