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Mikro_koritsi t1_j2fbdmq wrote

What’s chili crisp

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RyanBordello t1_j2fmitg wrote

Start with garlic in cold oil, fry it until its fragrant. Take it out. Add shallots and fry those until they're golden brown. Cool the oil to about 130f and dump over a combo of chili flakes and ginger and other spices. You got yourself chili crisp. It's incredibly umami and complex and is used like any other condiment to boost flavor. I particularly like it in instant ramen and I always put it over my fried eggs.

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rct1 t1_j2fvx0i wrote

Start with garlic in cold oil?

What is that? How do I start with it?

It seems like garlic and onion fried in oil, and then adding chili flakes and ginger etc.

I start almost every quick cream pasta sauce by throwing some chili’s and onions in oil in a wok, bringing it up to a mid temp and then adding garlic or ginger.

I think I’m doing this without doing it ‘right’.

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teamongered t1_j2fu3p3 wrote

If you like spicy food, it’s a condiment that will change your world. There are a million varieties, but it is a savory oil-based condiment that usually contains at least fried chilis, fried garlic, fried scallions/onions, and such. My favorite is Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Chili Oil, which is on Amazon.

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bigjilm123 t1_j2fo0d5 wrote

Buy a jar and find out. Best condiment on the planet.

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littleprettypaws t1_j2fux5k wrote

Oh man you’re in for a treat, you can buy the brand ‘Lao Gan Ma’ spicy chili crisp in most grocery stores. It’s a divine food revelation of the highest order! I put spicy chili crisp on everything, always makes food taste better!

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