Chili oil sesame seeds, sesame oil, Sichuan peppercorn, cinnamon, star anise and bay leaf. There are also many derivative condiments from chili oil, one of which is Lao Gan Ma that is produced from chili oil and Douchi (豆豉, fermented black soybeans). Chili oil can be consumed directly with other food. Besides, it is also used extensively in cooking all over China especially in Shaanxi cuisine, Sichuan cuisine and Hunan cuisine. Like "Hóngyóu chāoshǒu" (紅油抄手, wonton in red oil) and "Dàn dàn Noodles" (擔擔麵). The Japanese variety of Chinese chili oil is known as , used in Japan as a cooking ingredient
Gold Star Chili chili is produced at the chain’s commissary and features the Daoud brothers’ secret blend of spices. While measurements are unknown, the recipe most likely contains three common Greek spices (nutmeg/mace, cinnamon, cloves) plus a balance of sweet (coriander, cardamom, anise, ginger, allspice), spicy (garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin) and herby (oregano, thyme) ingredients. Most Cincinnati chili recipes also include lean ground beef, sweet onions, tomato sauce and water. According to an interview with Basheer Daoud (a son of one of the founders) by Neal Conan of National Public Radio in 2005, the chain's commissary produces nearly of food product for