Sichuan Chile Oil

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups plus 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 oz. dried arbol chiles
  • 2 tbsp. whole Szechuan peppercorns

Preparation

Step 1

In a large wok, heat 2 cups oil over medium. Add the arbol chiles and peppercorns and cook, stirring, until toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Pour the oil and spices into a jar and let the chile oil cool completely. Store at room temperature for up to a year.