XO Sauce

1/2	 cup dried shrimp 
1/2	 cup good-quality dried scallops 
4 1/2	 ounces hot soppressata, diced 
1/2	 cup Chinese sausage, about 2 links, cut into rounds (or bacon with 1 tablespoon honey added) 
1 1/2	 cups vegetable oil, or any neutral oil (do not use olive oil), plus more as needed 
1	 shallot, finely chopped 
4	 cloves garlic, sliced 
2	 tablespoons dried red chile flakes, plus more as desired 
One	 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 
4	 star anise 
1	 cinnamon stick 
2	 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry 
2	 tablespoons soy sauce 
1/4	 cup fried onions 
1/2	 cup frieds scallions (or an additional 1/4 cup fried onions)


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