Crispy Chili Oil

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Ingredients:

• 2 heaping tbsp red chili flakes

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp sugar

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

• 1 shallot, thinly sliced

• 1 serrano chili, thinly sliced

• ¾ cup neutral oil

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Instructions:

1. In a heat-proof mixing bowl, add the chili flakes, paprika, salt, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame seeds, and mix together. Set that aside.

2. In a small saucepan, add the sliced garlic, shallots, and serrano chili. 

3. Then add the neutral oil, and let everything cook together on low to medium heat.

4. Once the shallot, garlic, and serrano chili have browned, remove from the heat.

5. Immediately pour this over the spices, and mix.

6. Cool and store the chili oil in an airtight container. This can be stored for up to 1 month in the refrigerator.

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