Mala Sauce Recipe
Mala sauce, which is the name of a certain type of condiment, is used primarily in Chinese cuisine. Even though this sauce is eaten with rice dishes and other meals, it is still considered a condiment.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup peanut oil (roasted)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 star anise pod
- ½ small cinnamon stick
- 1 small shallot (minced)
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorn
- ½ cup hot Chinese chiles (dried)
- ¼ cup toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat the peanut oil to 175 degrees Fahrenheit in a skillet.
- Stir in all the spices and cook over low heat until the oil reaches a temperature of 225 F. Simmer at 225 F for five minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a heatproof jar and wait for it to cool. Add sesame oil to the mixture. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal