Chile Orange oil

Ingredients

• 2 cups peanut oil

• 6 to 8 japones chiles, or substitute other small dried red chiles

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil

• Zest of 2 oranges, finely minced

• 1 tablespoon Chinese black bean paste (available in Asian markets)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

Heat the oil in a wok or heavy skilled until a chile will "sputter" when dropped in the oil. Combine all the remaining ingredients, add to the oil, and simmer for 5 minutes, being very careful not to let any ingredients burn.

Remove the pan from the heat and allow the oil to steep overnight. Strain the oil before using.