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Can I use another oil? Yes, any neutral oil is fine.Just be sure to use a clean spoon every time you dish out some of the oil. How long does it last? You’ll want to keep this oil at room temperature, as it will solidify in the fridge.Can I adjust the salt? Yep! I like to use Maldon flaky sea salt to add additional crunch and texture but you can leave it out entirely if desired.Add the chiles, sesame seeds and Sichuan peppercorns, if using, and sizzle, stirring, for 1 minute, then stir in the remaining teaspoon sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes evenly golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Can I make it less spicy? Absolutely! You can adjust the spiciness based on the amount of crushed red pepper flakes you add to the sauce. Combine the oil, onion, teaspoon sugar and teaspoon salt in a small saucepan.This adds the perfect texture without any additional work. Do I need to fry the onion and garlic? No, in order to save time, I used dried minced garlic and onion.Chili oil is primarily for adding heat, while chili oil crunch contains crispy bits of minced garlic and onion, so it adds both heat and texture to dishes.

What is the difference between chili oil and chili crunch? The main difference between chili oil and chili oil crunch is their texture and the additional ingredients that are added to chili oil crunch to give it a more complex flavor.

As a dipping sauce: Use it as a tasty dipping sauce for dumplings or spring rolls.

On eggs or toast: Try this over scrambled eggs or drizzled on avocado toast.

As a marinade: Mix chili crisp with soy sauce to make a simple marinade for tofu, tempeh, or vegetables.

On top of soups: Drizzle it on top of your favorite soup to add a kick of spicy flavor.

In noodle dishes: Toss chili oil crunch with noodles and veggies to turn a few basic pantry staples into a meal.

On rice dishes: Add chili crisp on top of fried rice to add flavor and texture.

I recommend trying it if you can get your hands on it! It’s really good, but it’s also quite expensive. Momofuku Chili Crunch Versionĭavid Chang’s version of this crunchy, spicy oil is made with Mexican chilis, crunchy garlic, and shallots. While it certainly wasn’t the first chili crisp on the market, it’s one that most people are familiar with. The Trader Joe’s chili oil crunch is made with dried garlic and onion, which creates a crunch texture with a bit of heat from dried red bell pepper and chili flakes. Sometimes this type of condiment is called chili crisp oil. I love the balance of the different textures and flavors. In this case, the crunch comes from garlic, onion, and flaky sea salt.

So I guess this is a recipe based on a product that is based on a classic Chinese restaurant staple! What is Chili Oil Crunch?Ĭhili crisp or chili oil crunch is simply oil infused with chili peppers and other seasonings. If you’ve been to a Chinese restaurant and noticed the little dish of chili oil on the table, that’s what inspired the creation of the Trader Joe’s product. But Trader Joe’s didn’t invent this tasty condiment. Do yourself a favor and buy it online - you’ll always find more than three jars.This chili oil recipe is based on the popular Trader Joe’s condiment Chili Oil Crunch which skyrocketed into popularity. While you could always look for it in an Asian supermarket, it’s not something most are guaranteed to carry (or carry enough of, something I’ve learned the hard way many times). Lucky Peach’s 101 Easy Asian Recipes calls it a pantry staple. Danny Bowien of Mission Chinese Food offers a cheffy dupe for it in his cookbook. I’m not alone in my adoration for spicy chile crisp. I order sad takeout lo mein that is only edible if I perk it up with my happy crispy sauce. I’ve made whole meals out of spicy chile crisp on rice or spicy chile crisp on scrambled eggs. I probably go through a jar a week and need at least five stashed in my pantry or I will panic a bit. It’s spicy, to be sure, but not Elmhurst-Thai spicy: It’s balanced the way sriracha is, only with more crunch and oomph. There’s also the addition of fermented soybeans (which add a nice bit of funk), some Sichuan peppercorn for a mild tingling sensation, and - this is important - some MSG for even more umami. It’s thick and crunchy, a texture it owes to an abundance of dried chiles that are fried and crushed. I actually don’t know if it should be called a chile sauce at all. It turned out not to be the chile oil used at Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles - it was better. There were only three remaining on the shelf. All of the jars and bottles looked similar, and because I tend to trust the opinion of the masses in large, busy supermarkets, I grabbed a jar of the stuff that was most popular, one with a sticker of a not-quite-smiling Asian matriarch (“gan ma” means godmother in Chinese). I was in Chinatown’s Hong Kong Supermarket looking for the chile oil they use at Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles, a reddish-orange blend packed with dried chiles and spices.