Douhua Chili Oil
Organized ingredients and preparation methods for Douhua (tofu pudding) sauce
Ingredients
chili powder
2500 g
scallion segments, smashed garlic cloves, ginger slices, and onion shreds (each)
1 kg
coriander seeds
500 g
star anise
50 g
cassia bark
50 g
fennel seeds
70 g
bay leaves
30 g
perilla seeds
250 g
Sichuan peppercorns
100 g
Instructions
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Step 1
Pour soybean oil into a stainless steel bucket, place it over heat, and bring it to a boil. Refine the oil until it loses its yellow color, then turn off the heat. Let it rest for 15 minutes, then add the scallions, garlic, ginger, and onion. Next, add the star anise, cassia bark, bay leaves, fennel seeds, perilla seeds, and coriander seeds. Fry until fragrant, then strain out and discard all the solids.
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Step 2
In a separate stainless steel bucket, add the chili powder. Set a fine-mesh strainer on top, then pour the refined oil over the chili powder. Once all the oil has been poured through, cover the bucket tightly and let it steep overnight before using.
