Homemade Chili Crisp: A Spicy Crunchy flavor booster
- Tal Cohen
- Aug 14, 2024
- 2 min read
Crunchy and Flavorful: Homemade Chili Crisp as a Serious Heat and Flavor Booster
Homemade Chili Crisp
Based on @chilipeppermadness recipe, this homemade chili crisp has been tweaked to enhance its fiery impact and crispy texture. This condiment isn't just about adding heat; it's about enhancing every dish with a crunchy texture that packs a serious punch. Whether drizzled over your favorite dishes or used as a standalone spice, this chili crisp will transform your culinary experiences with its bold flavors and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients -
1.5 cups peanut, avocado, or vegetable oil
2 chili peppers, roughly chopped
2 shallots, thinly sliced
10 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
¼ cup red chili flakes
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cinnamon stick
4 star anise pods
Instructions -
Heat Ingredients: In a medium pot, combine oil with chili peppers, shallots, garlic, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Heat over medium-low for 25-35 minutes until ingredients are browned to your preference.
Prepare Spice Mix: While the oil heats, mix chili flakes, paprika, soy sauce, salt, and sugar in a heat-proof bowl. Set aside.
Strain and Heat Oil: Strain the oil into a saucepan, preserving the crispy bits. Remove cinnamon and star anise from bits. Reheat the oil until it is hot enough to form bubbles around a chopstick.
Combine: Carefully pour the hot oil back into the heat-proof bowl over the spice mix, stirring to combine. Mix in the crispy bits.
Store: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a month.
This chili crisp is your go-to for adding a spicy, crunchy kick to any meal. Store it in your fridge and use it to elevate your dishes with a robust flavor that's unmistakably rich and fiery.
Have you tried this? please let me know what you think in the comments! feel free to ask any questions :)
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