Ingredients

  • 5 red chili peppers small, finely chopped
  • 4 shallots peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns roughly ground
  • 3 green onions white part only, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chinese rice wine
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over a medium heat. When the oil is hot add the chili peppers, shallots, garlic, ginger and spring onions. Fry for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the rice wine, rice vinegar, water, tomato puree, sugar and peppercorns. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the Sesame oil and mix well.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Put in an airtight jar and store in a refrigerator.