@thatdudecancook: Throw away your ramen packets and make this instead #ramen Chili oil recipe 2 cups avocado oil (or another neutral oil) 5 cloves of thinly sliced garlic 2 large or 4 medium shallots 4 spring onions 1 thumb sized piece of ginger 2 star anise 1 stick cinnamon 2 tsp cloves 1 tbsp szechuan peppercorns 1/2 cup Chinese chili flakes (you can use regular chili flakes) 1 tbsp chili powder (if you want it more spicy) 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds 2 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp white pepper 2 tsp MSG (optional) 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)