Crunchy Spice Oil

Ingredients

• •1 cup sunflower or other neutral oil
• •6 cloves garlic
• •¼ cup sesame seeds
• •2 Tbsp black mustard seeds
• •4 tsp cumin seeds
• •1 Tbsp pink peppercorns
• •1 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
• •2 tsp kosher salt
• •1 tsp paprika
• •1 tsp pure maple syrup

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Heat oil, garlic, sesame seeds, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, pink peppercorns, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium-high until oil is sizzling and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Immediately reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is golden brown and spices are fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in salt, paprika, and maple syrup. Let cool. Transfer to an airtight container.

   7 min

2. 2.

   Do ahead: Spice oil can be made 1 month ahead. Cover and chill.