China moon hot chili oil

By Chezlamere

Ingredients

• 2/3 c shockingly pungent dreid red chili flakes
• 1/3 c Chinese fermented black beans (do not rinse them)
• coarsely chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic -- lightly smashed and peeled
• 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 2 ½ c corn or peanut oil
• 1/3 c japaneses sesame oil

Preparation

Step 1

combine all of the ingredients in a heavy, non aluminum 2 to 2 ½ qt saucepan. Rest a deepfry thermometer on the rim of the pot. Over moderately low heat, bring the mixture to a bubble 225 degrees to 250 f. stirring occasionally. Let simmer for 15 min, checking to ensure the temperature does not rise. Remove from the heat and let stand until cool or overnight. Scrape the oil and solids into an impeccably clean glass or plastic container. Store a cool room tem