Homemade Chili Crisp

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1 Mix oil, shallots, garlic, red peppers, cinnamon sticks and black pepper in medium saucepan. Bring to simmer on medium heat. Simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until shallots and garlic are deep golden brown.
• 2 Mix crushed red pepper and remaining ingredients in large heat-safe bowl. Strain fried shallot mixture through fine mesh sieve, draining hot oil into bowl with crushed red pepper mixture. Reserve fried shallot mixture; set aside to cool and crisp (discard cinnamon sticks). Stir crushed red pepper and oil to mix.
• 3 Add cooled shallot mixture to bowl with crushed red pepper and oil. Mix well. Transfer to airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. Use to prepare Drowned Chili Crisp Dumplings or serve as a condiment with stir-fry noodles, rice, or even pizza. (Makes about 2 cups.)