Chili Crisp

[RichieB]

Based on klflowers post yesterday on Malcoms chicken with chili crisp, I ordered and It arrived. It's a small portion as I didn't want to spend $$$ until I tried it. This was an Amazon best choice at $8, I'm in. My plan after doing some research, on eggs is at the top. So tomorrows brunch an omelette. Green pepper, onion, ham steak and the chili crisp.

[Dewesq55]

Lao Gan Ma of the best, if you can find it. I make my own.

[RichieB]

Ok, thanks. My 1st dive into it. Please share your recipe.

[RichieB]

barelfly I read that. As crazy as this is I'm not a real fan of ice cream. And due to my lactose intolerance it has to be lactose free. 😒

[barelfly]

This stuff can go on ice cream it’s so good!!!!!!!!!

[Andrrr]

I've got a jar of Laoganma in my fridge that I've used sporadically over the last 1.5 years or so. I like it and I want to love it, but I don't love it. I should probably grab another jar somewhere to see if the results are different, but I think the real issue is I don't have a dish where I'm like "know what this needs is some chili crisp!!!". I'm following this in hopes someone lets me know what that is.

[RichieB]

I'll certainly provide feedback on the omelette. And Malcoms chicken, I've got try it.

[Finster]

this is kind of where I am with it..
I've used it on eggs. Like it, don't love it. Not sure what else to use it on..

[Mosca]

I’m the same way. Based on what I love, chili crisp is one of those things that I would have expected to love. It’s okay, but I wouldn’t search it out.

Other things in that category: sriracha, chipotle, salsa macha. There are a few more that I can’t think of right now. I’ll eat them, but if given a choice I’ll choose something else.

[yakima]

I seem to have accumulated some chili crisp from the Mala Market in Tennessee. Need to overcome fear, and use some.

[shify]

Dewesq55 - never bought a bad item from Mala market. Expensive but worth it. Haven’t tried chili crisp from there as I’m a Laoganma fan but my #1 source for Sichuan peppercorns and Sichuan chiles

[klflowers]

Thanks for giving me Mala Market. Another place for me to buy stuff. I'm already salivating over the vinegar. So thanks a bunch, buddy.

[yakima]

@klflowers.whatever you do, get the roasted rapeseed oil. Nutty taste. As I understand it, rapeseed is basically the parent of canola oil. I get 4 bottles at a time. It has become my go to high heat cooking oil.

[barelfly]

I’ve tried a few brands, and like others, Lao Gan Ma is my favorite. The flavor and texture are perfect for what I like. I use it as a topping as well as while cooking when I may use garlic.

I will say a little can go a long way.

And one of my favorite dishes is this video

[Dewesq55]

barelfly - I watched the video. The dish looks very interesting. 2 questions, though: 1) I didn't see him use any chili oil/chili crisp. It's also not listed on the recipe on the description on YouTube. 2) Other than I understand he is making vegetarian food, is there any reason one couldn't use regular oyster sauce?

[barelfly]

Dewesq55 - correct he doesn’t use “premade” chili crisp but it’s the idea of being able to sub it in if you want, so minus the garlic and chile powder he uses. I know he’s vegetarian, I’ve even added in ground beef/turkey to this recipe for a different approach, so can use anything really. Just wanted to provide an idea for the use of premade chili crisp.

[klflowers]

Thanks for introducing this guy to us. I want to incorporate more vegetarian meals.

[klflowers]

I have had the momofuku, the Bing and the fly by jing. Of the 3 the momofuku is my favorite. I'll have to try the Lao gan ma. I hope you like it RichieB

[RichieB]

Thanks, I'll have my 1st try tomorrow. Looking at the ingredients, how can it not be liked? Time will tell.

[Finster]

I've tried the momfuku.
My son bought one of their bundle packs of ramen noodles / sauce / chili crisp.
He's largely ignored it 🤦♀️so I grab one every now and then for a quick lunch. It's pretty good as far as instant ramen goes

[RichieB]

I just finished the omelette. 2 egg, salt and pepper. Ham steak, heavy cream, pepper and onion. I was conservative on the crisp, a teaspoon. I tasted it and felt the heat. I was happy with it. Next time I'll do a tablespoon which is a single serving. Next, I'm leaning towards a burger and dipping in fries.

[klflowers]

Excellent. When I first discovered it i used it on everything. I've slowed down a little at this point but I always have a jar of spicy and a jar of mild on hand

[Dewesq55]

Here is my home made chili oil with sediment, a/k/a chili crisp:

[Dewesq55]

By the way, mine is very basic compared with most of the commercially available chili crisp. Mine is made with only ground Sichuan chili flakes, shallot and ginger. The ginger is removed after it has given up its flavor to the oil before pouring over the chili flakes

[ecowper]

I've tried all the big name chili crisp and a couple at our local farmer's market. Momofuku is far and away my favorite of all of them. FWIW

[Spinaker]

Fly By Jing is my favorite. I LOVE this stuff. Throw it in some brisket Udon noodles with Bachmans Unami.........Perfection!

[shify]

The most common ways I use chili crisp:

• as a topping of a bowl of white rice
• heat it in a skillet until sizzling and then cook an egg overeasy on the chili crisp
• Mix it with some peanut butter and soy sauce, thinned out with some cooking water to make an easy sauce for some chinese noodles

[Dewesq55]

My big use of it is as a condiment for xiao long bao (soup dumplings). I'm not a fan of the traditional black vinegar with ginger slivers as a dipping sauce. I get the pork soup dumplings (also called "juicy buns") with either crab or shrimp, frozen, at our local Asian market. Yum!

[SheilaAnn]

#3 yum!!!

[JimLinebarger]

ATK has a recipe for Chili Crisp Noodles as well as for homemade Chili Crisp

[RichieB]

2nd use this evening. Simple, I used as the dip for fries, store bought. I also had the last mini smoked meat loaf from last June. I used Trader Joe's BBQ Sauce as the dip, which is on the sweet side. So the heat of the chili crisp and sweetness of the sauce on smoked beef. I'm a fan. I see other brands being touted. I'll explore on your recommendations in time.

[TripleB]

I don't really use chili crisp.......I think I'm missing something