▪ Wrap star anise, cinnamon, allspice, herbs, peel, ginger, cumin and pepper in saran wrap to make a spice pack. Pour vegetable oil into the frying pan, and when the oil is slightly hot, put in the dried red chili pepper and peppercorns and stir-fry over low heat. Stir-fry over low heat until the chili oil is bright and the oil in the pan is golden in color.