1. Peel the onion, cut off ends, cut in half from top to bottom, turn flat sides to the cutting board, and slice. The result will be half-rounds. 2. Wash and chop cilantro. 3. Toss onions and cilantro with dressing ingredients to taste. I wasn't given measurements, so just start with 2-3 teaspoons of each ingredient, and adjust if necessary. 4. For authentic Yunnan spicy flavor, use chili oil and the full 2-3 teaspoons of red pepper flakes. To make it less spicy, use peanut oil and reduce the amount of red pepper. 5. Serve with rice, other Chinese dishes, and a clear soup. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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