Roughly chop a whole head of garlic
Thinly slice a large shallot
In a separate bowl, combine chili flakes, shiitake mushroom powder, optional MSG, sugar, and grated ginger
Add neutral oil to a small pot
Add garlic and shallots to the oil and slowly bring heat up to 350°F
Once garlic and shallots are nicely golden, carefully strain them from the oil
Bring the oil back up to temperature
Carefully pour the hot oil over the spice mixture
Add soy sauce and rice vinegar to taste
Add sesame seeds
Once cooled, add the fried garlic and shallots
Mix well and serve
