Chilli Oil

You will need 1 cup mustard oil, ¼ cup chilli flakes, 10–12 garlic cloves chopped, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper powder. The chilli oil gets deep colour and bold aroma from hot mustard oil and becomes a versatile condiment for momos, noodles, fried rice and snacks.

Heat mustard oil until smoking stage, turn off flame and allow to cool slightly. Add garlic and chilli flakes carefully. Add sesame seeds, salt and pepper. Let rest overnight for flavours to infuse then store in glass jar. Use as topping for snacks and Chinese dishes.