Combine Thai chili pepper and garlic in a food processor. Blitz for 1 minute or until the ingredients are finely chopped.
2 lbs. Thai chili pepper, 1 head garlic
Pour the canola oil in a wok and then add the chili and garlic mixture. Turn on the stove. Adjust the heat to a simmer. Continue cooking the mixture for 10 minutes while occasionally stirring.
2 cups canola oil
Add star anise and dried bay leaves. Continue cooking the mixture for 30 minutes. Note: Stir the mixture every 2 minutes.
1 star anise, 2 dried bay leaves
Remove the bay leaves and star anise.
2 dried bay leaves, 1 star anise
Pour the rice vinegar. Stir and continue simmering for 10 minutes.
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Turn off the stove. Add brown sugar, oyster sauce, and Maggi Magic Sarap. Stir and let the chili oil cool down.
2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 ½ tablespoons oyster sauce, 8 grams Maggi Magic Sarap
Transfer it to individual mason jars. You can let keep it in room temperature for a few weeks or refrigerate to extend the shelf life.
Serve as a condiment or use as an ingredient to spice-up your dish. Enjoy!