Ingredients 4 small shallots, thinly sliced 2 heads of garlic, separated into cloves, sliced 1½ cups vegetable oil 2 3" cinnamon sticks 6 star anise pods 1 2" piece ginger, peeled, very finely chopped ¼ cup crushed red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp sugar Directions: 1. Bring shallots, garlic, oil, cinnamon, and