You Will Need: – Dried Chiles – Shallot – Garlic Cloves – Ginger – Sichuan Peppercorns – Dried Shiitake mushrooms – Fermented Black Beans (douchi) – Roasted Salted Peanuts – Sesame Seeds – Cinnamon Stick – Star Anise – Cardamom Pods – Canola Oil – Kosher Salt
01. Combine ground chiles, ground Sichuan peppercorns, ground mushrooms, fermented black beans, peanuts, sesame seeds, and salt in a large heat-proof bowl.
02. Add whole spices and shallots to oil and gently cook for 10 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook until everything is golden and crispy.
03. Pour hot oil through a fine mesh sieve into the large bowl, collecting the crispy bits and whole spices. Let cool completely.