This is Szechuan ... chili oils; this is the base for Dan Dan Noodles, which will envelop a tangle of boiled egg noodles, then a top layer of crunchy bok choy and mild ground pork.

Using a mini-blender or a pestle and mortar, add the bay leaves, garlic, Szechuan peppercorns, five spice and blend to a paste, then slowly add the olive oil while mixing. Leave the pork to dry ...

Pork mince is stir fried with green beans and pak choi and lightly spiced with chilli and Szechuan pepper. If you're not too ...