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Chili Crisp Recipe

This chili crispy recipe involves frying thinly sliced shallots and garlic until crispy, then tossing them with Chinese and Korean red chili flakes, sugar, salt, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds for a flavorful and crunchy dish.
Course Condiement/Sauce
Cuisine Asian Inspired
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16 Servings
Calories 192kcal
Author Meghan Birnbaum

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Heatproof container
  • Stirring utensil
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula or slotted spoon
  • Microwave (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups neutral oil avocado oil
  • 2 large shallots
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup Chinese red chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoon gochugaru Korean red chili flakes
  • ¾ tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon MSG optional
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Thinly slice 2 large shallots and 8 cloves of garlic. Ensure they are even in size.
  • Pour 1½ cups of neutral oil (corn oil) into a saucepan. Add the sliced garlic and shallots. Turn up the heat to medium-high and stir until they start to brown. This may take 10-20 minutes, depending on the temperature.
  • While the garlic and shallots are cooking, mix ½ cup Chinese red chili flakes, 2 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes), ¾ tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon MSG (optional) into a heatproof container. Stainless steel is recommended to avoid cracks due to high temperatures.
  • Once the shallots and garlic are done cooking, heat the same oil to 350°F and pour it over the red chili mixture.
  • Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, and the crispy shallots and garlic to the mixture. Mix well.

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Notes

  • Storage: Store the chili crisp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for optimal freshness, typically lasting 3-5 weeks. Note that the oil may congeal in the fridge, so allow it to come to room temperature for a few minutes or microwave for 15-30 seconds to soften before serving. Avoid freezing as it may alter the texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg