Sichuan Chili Oil

Ingredients you’ll need: 1 quart neutral oil (canola, peanut, etc.) *scroll to the bottom for notes 5 star anise 4 cloves garlic bruised left in their skins 2 tablespoons (10g) coriander seeds 1 cinnamon stick 1/3 cup (20g) Sichuan peppercorns 4 black cardamom 1 cup (110g) Sichuan chili flakes (or asian red pepper flakes) 1.5 teaspoon (10g) fine sea salt 1 tablespoon (14g) black vinegar