Chilli Oil

1. Mix chile flakes and salt in a heat-proof bowl.

2. Mix 1 tablespoon of the oil into the chile flake/salt mixture. This will prevent the chile from scorching when hot oil is added later.

3. Heat peanut oil to about 200°C (392°F). Small bubbles should form when poking a wooden chopstick into the oil.

4. Pour heated oil over chilli flake mixture and stir vigorously.

5. Allow to cool and store in a container.