Chinese (Sichuan) Mala Sauce Recipe
Mala Sauce is a highly popular Chinese sauce known for its bold and spicy flavor. It features Sichuan peppercorns, chili oil, and a blend of aromatic spices like garlic, star anise, ginger, and cinnamon.
Ingredients
- Sichuan Peppercorn - 2 tbsp
- Dried Chili Peppers - ½ Cup
- Toasted Sesame Oil - ¼ Cup
- Roasted Peanut Oil – ¾ Cup
- Garlic Clove (Small), minced – 1
- Shallot (Small), minced – 1
- Star Anise – 1 pod
- Cinnamon Stick (Small) – ½ Stick
- Fresh Ginger, minced - 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Make sure to prepare all the ingredients with all the exact measurements or according to your preference.
- In a skillet, heat up the peanut oil over a low flame of 175 F.
- Using a food processor/blender, grind the dried chilli peppers and Sichuan peppercorns for it to break into smaller pieces.
- Strain or sift out the Sichuan pepper shells and then disregard them.
- When the temperature of the peanut oil reaches 225 F over moderately low heat, it’s time to add all the spices.
- Add all the spices into the heated peanut oil and gradually mix them together.
- Let it simmer for 5 minutes at 225 F.
- Prepare a jar and pour the mixture inside as well as the sesame oil.
- Store and refrigerate mala sauce for up to a month.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 7mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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