Next step: In a saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of whole allspice, and 1 tablespoon of whole cloves (couple cinnamon stocks is good too) until fragrant.

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Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet until golden and fragrant (keep an eye on them so they don't burn) and let cool.

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As soon as the chicken cubes have separated, add the ginger, garlic, and scallions and continue to stir-fry for a few minutes until they are fragrant and the meat is cooked through (test one of the larger pieces to make sure).

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When the oil is hot but not yet smoking, add the chiles and Sichuan pepper and stir-fry briefly until they are crisp and the oil is spicy and fragrant.

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That evening , the Lindens, their two sons and I feasted on a local version of the classic hong shao yu (red-cooked fish), fried until golden then braised in a soy-based sauce with fragrant seasonings like star anise, cinnamon and chili paste.

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