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dried red chili peppers

🥗Healthier: fresh chili peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh peppers offer a vibrant flavor, while cayenne is more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds a unique taste, while canola is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: toasted sunflower oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Sunflower oil is lighter, and peanut oil is a cost-effective alternative.

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

Add dried red chili peppers to the hot oil and stir for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Remove from heat and let the oil cool slightly.

In a bowl, combine minced garlic and ginger.

Pour the infused oil over the garlic and ginger mixture.

Add sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar to the bowl.

Stir the mixture until well combined and sugar dissolves.

Transfer the sauce to a clean jar and let it cool completely before sealing.

Cooking Techniques

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