Authentic Szechuan Sauce For Dumplings Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Wash and dry 180 gms red chillies.

step 2

• STEP 1.Roughly cut 180 g washed and dried red chillies roughly into chunks.

step 3

• STEP 1.Transfer to a blender and blend till coarse in texture. Ensure that there are no large chunks. Set aside.

step 4

• STEP 1.In a small saucepan heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil. Add 3 tbsp minced garlic .

step 5

• STEP 1.Stir in medium heat for 2 minutes.

step 6

• STEP 1.Then add the roughly blended chilli paste and stir for 3 minutes.

step 7

• STEP 1.Next add 2 tsp salt and 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorn powder and mix to combine well.

step 8

• STEP 1.By this time the garlic, chilli and peppercorns should become fragrant. Turn off the heat.

step 9

• STEP 1.Let the sauce cool completely to room temperature.

step 10

• STEP 1.Transfer it to a jar and pour enough sesame oil over it to cover the chilli paste level. Schezuan sauce is ready.