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neutral oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

dried red chili flakes

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: crushed red pepper

Cayenne provides similar heat with less cost.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds offer a nutty flavor at a lower price.

Heat neutral oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shimmering

Add dried red chili flakes to the hot oil

Stir the chili flakes for about 30 seconds until fragrant

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly

Add minced garlic and ginger to the oil

Stir in chopped scallions and sesame seeds

Incorporate soy sauce, sugar, and salt to taste

Add star anise, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves for flavor

Allow the mixture to steep for at least 30 minutes

Strain the oil into a clean jar, discarding solids

Store in a cool, dark place for up to a month

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