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vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

dried red chilies

🥗Healthier: dried chili flakes

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne is usually cheaper and provides similar heat.

Sichuan peppercorns

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper is more widely available and less expensive.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less costly and provide crunch.

Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add dried red chilies and fry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until golden, about 1 minute.

Add star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves to the oil.

Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing spices to infuse.

Remove from heat and let the oil cool completely.

Strain the oil through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar.

Add sesame seeds to the strained oil for extra flavor and texture.

Cooking Techniques

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