Chili-Scallion Oil

• 23 cup crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• 3 scallions, cut into thin rings
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 2 12 cups corn oil or 2 12 cups peanut oil
• 13 cup toasted sesame oil
• 13 cup chinese black beans, coarsely chopped (optional)
• 3 oranges, zest of, the freshly grated large (optional)
• 1 tablespoon szechuan peppercorns (optional)

1. In a large pot, combine pepper flakes, garlic, scallions, ginger, and corn or peanut oil; heat, over medium low, until bubbly (225-250 degrees F); let simmer 15 minutes then allow to cool.
2. Store in a tightly covered glass or plastic container at room temperature.
3. If using any (or all) of the variations, add them before cooking.

red pepper, garlic, scallions, fresh ginger, corn oil, sesame oil, chinese black beans, oranges, szechuan

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chili-scallion-oil-454381 (may not work)