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China Moon Chili-Lemon Oil

Make China Moon Chili-Lemon Oil at home with Corn Or Peanut Oil, Japanese Sesame Oil, and Szechwan Brown Peppercorns. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Notes: Lemongrass, 2 stalks pounded then cut crosswise into finger lengths, 3 inches. Szechwan

2. 2

   Combine all the ingredients except for the lemon zest in a heavy, non-aluminum 1 1/2 quart saucepan.

3. 3

   Bring to 223 F degrees on a deep fry thermometer over moderately low heat and let bubble for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then stir in the lemon zest and let stand overnight or until cool.

5. 5

   Remove and discard the lemongrass. Scrape the oil and seasonings into an impeccably clean container.