Tingly Szechuan Chile Crisp Oil
Recipe by Michael Kimball, Savory Spice Test Kitchen
Chile crisp (or chili crisp) is easy to make with a huge flavor payoff. This trendy condiment adds texture, sweet heat, and a tongue-tingling sensation from Szechuan Peppercorns to noodles, rice, soups, veggies, and even vanilla ice cream!
Serves
1/2 cup
Cooking Time
3 minutes
Ingredients
Minced Garlic
3 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
Crushed Aleppo Chiles
2 Tbsp. Crushed Aleppo Chiles
Szechuan Peppercorns
2 Tbsp. Szechuan Peppercorns, coarsely ground
2 Tbsp. scallions, diced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
Garlic Salt
1 1/2 tsp. Garlic Salt
Ground Ginger
2 tsp. Ground Ginger
Directions
Step 1
In a small pan over medium heat, dry toast Minced Garlic, Crushed Aleppo Chiles, and Szechwan Peppercorns for 30 to 90 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn.
Step 2
Add vegetable oil, brown sugar, scallions, Garlic Salt, and Ground Ginger to pan. Stir for 1 to 2 min. until sugar has dissolved. Transfer to an airtight container.
Step 3
Chile crisp will keep for one month in the refrigerator.
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