Chili Crisp

Name: Chili Crisp
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10 - 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. peanut oil; 1/2 c. crushed dried red chile flakes of your choice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp. white sesame seeds or crushed roasted peanuts; 1 tbsp. minced ginger; 2 tsp. ground Sichuan peppercorns; 1/2 tsp. MSG; 3 tbsp. fried shallot flakes

By June XiePublished: May 19, 2022

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Yields:

10 - 12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

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Similar to chili oil, chili crisp simply contains more crunchies. With a lower ratio of oil, it packs in more textured ingredients, like sesame seeds (or peanuts), spices (including more chile flakes!), and dehydrated aromatics (like fried shallots). You can use it in the exact same way you use chili oil, but this time, there's more of a built-in snacking component with each bite.

Watch our video above to see all our tips for making this versatile condiment, and once you've made a batch, drop us a comment and let us know how you customized yours!

Don't know what to use it with? Fried rice, egg dishes, and classic biscuits are all great choices, but the sky is the limit!

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Ingredients

1/2 cup
peanut oil
1/2 cup
crushed dried red chile flakes of your choice
2
cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp.
white sesame seeds or crushed roasted peanuts
1 Tbsp.
minced ginger
2 tsp.
ground Sichuan peppercorns
1/2 tsp.
MSG
3 Tbsp.
fried shallot flakes

Directions

1. Step 1In a small pot over medium heat, heat oil until starting to smoke, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium heatproof bowl or jar, stir chile flakes, garlic, sesame seeds, ginger, peppercorns, and MSG until chiles are damp.
3. Step 3Slowly pour hot oil over spices in 4 additions, letting it sizzle through evenly, pausing to stir occasionally before adding the next, and being careful to avoid overflowing. Whisk to incorporate.
4. Step 4 Once oil is no longer bubbly, stir in fried shallots and let cool completely.